Questions (and answers) your kids might have during the coronavirus pandemic

Remain calm as you explain the pandemic to your children (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over the last couple of months, our lives have changed drastically. As we struggle to cope with everything that is going on, let us not forget our kids. Their lives have also changed in more ways than one. Schools and daycare centres have closed, they’re confined to their homes, unable to see their friends or family and there are strict rules about washing hands. For younger children, it might be harder to comprehend all these measures that we’re taking to curb the spread of COVID-19. For the older ones, it could be scary and seem unreasonable. 

Below are some questions that your children might ask you during this period as well as answers that you can give them.