Teach Your Children The Meaning Of Veterans Day
In every country around the world, November 11th is the day everyone honors all men and women who have fought in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. In addition, we also honor those who are still fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all around the world.
To teach your children the meaning of Veterans Day, you can either read from a book or let them hear first hand what it was like for those who fought for our freedom. You may want to visit a Veterans hospital and bring along some cookies or cake. Undoubtedly your city or town will have a parade which the entire family can attend.
In London and other parts of the world, for example, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, everyone pauses for two minutes to remember loved ones, family, and friends who died in these wars. It is a fitting tribute. In addition, you can tell the story of how Poppy Day was first implemented by going to the library and taking out a book on the subject. It is a fascinating story.
You may also want to teach your children the different holidays that are attributed to our fallen heroes. While America celebrates Veterans Day, it is also known as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Anzac, and of course, Poppy Day. Perhaps you can sit with them at the computer and print out all of the information about this special day.
While children can read books or learn this history lesson at school, it is in talking with someone who survived any of the wars that children will come to understand the significance of Veterans Day and why it is so special. Perhaps a grandparent or close relative fought in a war and can tell his or her story to your children.
It is also important to let the children know that even though there are parades, it doesn’t mean it is a celebration but more of an annual “thank you” to all who served in the armed forces. You may also want to tell your kids about the teen who decided to go to car dealerships and ask if she could place a box in which letters to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan could be placed. Millions of letters were sent to our troops all because one person made a difference.
Everyone who ever fought and died for freedom contributed to the liberties we enjoy today. Children need to know that no matter how anyone feels about war, men and women in each of the armed forces place their lives in jeopardy every day so that we can remain safe and free.
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