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January 15, 2010

Kids and the Haiti earthquake: A poll

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As more devastating images and stories emerge from the Haiti earthquake, children -- even those under, say, 10 -- are learning about the catastrophic loss of life. That naturally leads to hard questions for parents. How much should we tell them? Where is the line between honesty and too much information for children that young?

Take the poll, and then if you're inclined, share the story that's had me smiling all day -- of the Maryland aid workers pulled alive from the wreckage of the Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince.

Unfortunately, it's one of the few bits of good news in this tragedy.


Loucene Bichotte, 6, is fed by his mother while recovering from a head wound caused by the earthquake in Port-au-Prince. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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About Hanah Cho
Hanah Cho joined The Baltimore Sun in 2003, just a few years out of college. While covering everything from education to workplace issues to financial services, she also got married and became a first-time mom in December 2009. Now, she’s trying to juggle work and life demands without losing her sanity.

She lives in Columbia with her husband and infant son.

Kate Shatzkin authored Charm City Moms until June 18, 2010.
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