The Education Ministry has instructed all government education institutions to observe a solidarity week in support of the Palestinian cause, which has received a fair amount of criticism from various civil society groups and members of the public. We talk about whether this is the best way to help children make sense of the ongoing crisis in Palestine, and hear from a child psychologist on how best to talk to children about difficult subjects like war.

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Produced by: Wan Eizzul Islam, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  government,  education

Tags:  children,  psychology,  war,  conflict,  mental wellbeing,  school,  education,  parents,