What our children ask about (this) war, what we respond

Thanks to all the children and adults who shared their thoughts with me.

Photo: Ximena Escobar, Idomeni Refugee Camp, Children drawing what they saw, 2016

Although children in Switzerland are far removed from the combat zone, many know a war is raging in Europe. What are they asking? What are we, adults, answering? What can we do to help them?

Seven-year-old Victoria raises her hand at the dinner table. Although the adults…