The New American Time magazine has decided the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani via U.S. drone strike has “fueled anxiety” amongst children, prompting the publication to offer up instructions for parents to navigate that “difficult topic” with their kids.
“We realize this is a difficult topic to explain to kids,” the article reads. “TIME for Kids is here to help. The guide below offers talking points for how to answer questions about this tough topic. It’s not intended to be used as a script. It’s meant to arm you with the information you need if you choose to bring up the topic or if kids ask questions about it.”
The article provides background on President Trump’s decision to order the strike, referencing the December 27 rocket strike that killed an American civilian and wounded several other service members and the December 31 attack on the U.S. embassy in Iraq. “Trump says Soleimani ordered attacks on American military and diplomats and was planning attacks against Americans in the Middle East,” the writer, Jaime Joyce, continues. “For this reason, Trump ordered the U.S. military to kill Soleimani. The drone attack took place at an airport in Baghdad, in Iraq. An Iraqi leader was also killed.”