For Parents

Growing up in a globalized world poses enormous challenges for today’s young people. Households are continuously bombarded with media reports and images of the conditions that plague our modern world, such as poverty, the AIDS pandemic, environmental mismanagement, political instability and social injustice. Yet, young people are often left on their own to cope with ensuing feelings of anxiety, hopelessness and powerlessness.

You can play an important role in helping your child to make sense of current events, develop emotional and psychological coping skills, and handle his or her emotional reactions in appropriate ways. Setting time aside for learning at home can ensure that your child understands the nature of global interdependence and is equipped to manage change, resolve conflicts, promote peace, and shape the world in a positive way.

Introduce your child to Move Your World for games and activities that teach about global issues in an entertaining and age-appropriate way.

We recommend the resource "Talking with Children about War and Violence in the World" by Educators for Social Responsibility.

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