In millions of homes, children have questions about corona -- and some lessons for adults

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 05 2020 | 4:46 PM IST

How do you explain to a child the science of something that is neither living nor dead? How do you tell her that something invisible can kill people. What answer does a father have when his son asks whether he will be able to celebrate his birthday in June. Then there is the kid who is competes with his parents for TV time cartoons or grim news programs? And perhaps not surprisingly many want to beat up China
Here are some of the experiences from around the country:
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It has been difficult for Sanjay Ganjoo in Chandigarh to restrict his younger son Saiyam, 8, indoors. A family trip to Mumbai planned for March 23 was cancelled and Saiyam doesn't understand why. Ganjoo has no answer when Saiyam asked him: Will the lockdown last till June and will I not be able to celebrate my birthday?
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Alya Srivastava, 13, is sad that the celebration of her best friend's birthday on Monday, has been cancelled. "Why are we being deprived of this little fun and enjoyment. Why there is no cure for the disease? When will I be able to go to school?"
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First Published: Apr 05 2020 | 4:46 PM IST

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