130 Questions Children Ask about War and Terrorists [Mass Market Paperback]

Stephen Arterburn (Author), David A. Stoop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2002

According to experts, TV's indelible images of castastrophy will linger in the minds of our children long after they fade from the television screens. In this new era of America's "war on terrorism," Drs. Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop provide reassuring answers to children's questions about war--answers that will help turn children's fears into opportunities for healing and growth. Easy to use topical format with answers that can be read to children.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"Mommy, why do the terrorists hate us? Daddy, is it safe to ride in an airplane?" These are among some of the questions American children have raised since September 11. In 130 Questions Children Ask About War and Terrorists: Comforting Your Child in Uncertain Times, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop provide commonsense advice in a q&a format about how to talk to children about terrorism. One section explores theological topics, such as why God allows war to happen and whether God "chooses sides" in a war.
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From Booklist

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, parents and teachers were bombarded with questions from children frightened and disturbed by what they were seeing and feeling. Arterburn and Stoop have included actual questions asked by children after the attack to provide a valuable resource to parents in helping children understand and cope with war and violence. The authors advise parents to encourage children to express their fears and ask questions, and to answer honestly. The book uses a question-and-answer format and includes a range of questions, from why God allows war and violence to occur to the meaning of patriotism. The authors also include warning signs that children are developing serious problems as a result of fears about war. The book's aim is to help children resolve their fears so that they aren't plagued by them for the remainder of their lives. A timely resource for parents and teachers. Vanessa Bush
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Living Books; Living Books ed edition (February 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842370633
• ISBN-13: 978-0842370639
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,596,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help, June 10, 2002

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Dan "danfromny" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 130 Questions Children Ask about War and Terrorists (Mass Market Paperback)

It is very helpful if you have kids. I have a 7 year old girl who is having trouble understanding why the terrorists did what they did (so do I). In disagreement with the Masked Intolerance reviewier, the truth is worse than what the book states. Not only does "the God the terrorists follow...not love his people but demands that they obey him and follow the teachings of Islam...", those teachings include:(Qur'an 9:29)"Wage war on the people of the Book (Jews and Christians), who ... do not accept the religion of Islam."(Qur'an 9:14) "Fight against them (the Jews and Christians)! Allah shall punish them, at your hands." "Wage war for the sake of Allah. Kill whoever denies Him." (Muhammad quoted on P52 SA Qureshi, Selected Writings of Hasan al Banna Shaheed)(Qur'an 8:39 & 2:193)"Make war on them until idolatry does not exist any longer and Allah's religion reigns universally."(Qur'an 9:5)"Kill the unbelievers wherever ye find them, capture and besiege them and prepare for them every kind of ambush." The previous reviewer asks "Is that really want you want to teach your child?" No. But it is what it is. Let's not teach tolerance and deny reality simply because it makes us feel good.

1.0 out of 5 stars Whateva, July 13, 2005

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This review is from: 130 Questions Children Ask about War and Terrorists (Mass Market Paperback)

So I started to read this book to my 8 year old.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz oh sorry what I wanted to say....zzzzzzzzzzzz Damn happened again. well anyway....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Masked intolerance, May 21, 2002

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This review is from: 130 Questions Children Ask about War and Terrorists (Mass Market Paperback)

I respect the rights of parents to explain these issues to their children within the context of their own beliefs, but this book crosses the line, in my opinion. When dealing with the question "Why do terrorists say that God is telling them to attack people" (page 111), the answer includes the opinion that "the God the terrorists follow is a very distant, unloving God who does not love his people but demands that they obey him and follow the teachings of Islam..." Is that really want you want to teach your child? Pick and choose carefully from this book, if you must, but avoid swallowing it whole.