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War, Terrorism, and Children

Joseph T. DeRanieri, RN, PhD, CPN, BCECR, is assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Paul T. Clements, RN, PhD, APRN, BC

Paul T. Clements, RN, PhD, APRN, BC, is assistant professor at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, and a distinguished fellow of the International Association of Forensic Nurses

Kathleen Clark, RN, MSN, CNRN, APN, BC

Kathleen Clark, RN, MSN, CNRN, APN, BC, is an instructor at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Douglas Wolcik Kuhn

Douglas Wolcik Kuhn is operations director at Peter’s Place: A Grieving Center for Children and Their Families, in Berwyn, PA

Martin S. Manno, RN, MSN, CNS C

Martin S. Manno, RN, MSN, CNS C, is nurse manager at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Many caregivers are encountering the issue of communicating with children and adolescents about current world events, specifically war and terrorism. As health care providers, it is important to raise awareness of how children may understand, interpret, and respond to related fears and concerns. Although honesty and reassurance are clearly the best approach, it is important to provide information that is developmentally appropriate. Providing education and guidance can reduce stress and enhance understanding of the chaotic events confronting our nation. It also provides a platform for communication and exploration should additional terrorist attacks or acts of war occur. It is important to examine how to approach children and adolescents to communicate with them about these sensitive issues.

Key Words: caregivers • fears • psychological impact • support • terrorism

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 20, No. 2, 69-75 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405040200020301


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