Tweets and time stamps offer a timeline of the events that led to a pro-Trump mob storming the Capitol building hours after the president spoke at a rally nearby.
Below are some of the responses we received, including explanations that showcased common concerns and others that had a unique approach.
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1. Be honest: This was a common thread in many of the responses.
We are honest with our son (12) and daughter (11). We explained to them that this was an insurrection incited by President Trump. The people who stormed the Capitol are traitors who wanted to overturn the election. We told them that our democracy is based on the peaceful transfer of power, and these traitors wanted to prevent that.