How are you talking about Russia’s war in Ukraine with your tween/ teen?

[Anonymous]

I found some good articles with brief modern history of Russia and geography that are contributing to Putin’s violent invasion of a sovereign country of 40 million people under the pretext of protecting Russia (NATO is a defense alliance not an aggressive military alliance) and “liberating” Ukraine from democracy.

The level of misinformation/ propaganda online, largely sponsored by the Kremlin, is frightening.

What resources are you using to discuss this dark hour in European history?

[Anonymous]

DS is taking AP Euro now and his teacher is from Ukraine. I'm curious to hear what the discussion was today.

[Anonymous]

We are drawing parallels to previous world wars.

[Anonymous]

My teen and his friend were watching the Russia UN ambassador last night and laughing (as teen boys do) at his propaganda so that made me feel ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My teen and his friend were watching the Russia UN ambassador last night and laughing (as teen boys do) at his propaganda so that made me feel ok.

The victim trolling by an elephant army autocracy against its democratic neighbor is shameless and laughable - But right wing media outlets are treating their lies and claiming it is a genius move to reunite a historic peoples …

Glad your son is laughing at the propoganda as many adults are buying the parent nonsense …

[Anonymous]

You talk about it by going back to the beginning: Peter the greats attempt at a warm water port and the evolution of Russia as a “modern country” in the 400 years following.

Sadly, Russia is often the first to be dropped in a SS curriculum.

[Anonymous]

We watch the news in our native language (French), we discuss them, they read some of the articles in the papers, so they're very well informed about current events. They also have the historical background about 20th century Russia to the present, to understand the context, because we're a family that appreciates history.

[Anonymous]

Russia is the enemy of the US - just as it has consistently been throughout the Cold War.

One change in our household now will be to read The Gulag Archipelago (or re-read in my case).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
We watch the news in our native language (French), we discuss them, they read some of the articles in the papers, so they're very well informed about current events. They also have the historical background about 20th century Russia to the present, to understand the context, because we're a family that appreciates history.

Never miss an opportunity to brag. The DCUM way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
We watch the news in our native language (French), we discuss them, they read some of the articles in the papers, so they're very well informed about current events. They also have the historical background about 20th century Russia to the present, to understand the context, because we're a family that appreciates history.

Never miss an opportunity to brag. The DCUM way.

Are we to understand that you celebrate ignorance and mediocrity? Or are you xenophobic and have a problem with foreigners posting on DCUM, which is a website founded by an American and his foreign-born wife (from Georgia, no less)? Or do you object to posters answering the OP's question in way that arouses your insecurities, and therefore you have to accuse others of bragging to make yourself feel better?

Please elaborate, and let's see what you come up with.
Or scuttle off in shame...

[Anonymous]

The largest western nuclear power is sending troops and resources to bolster NATO. The largest eastern nuclear power has already threatened the use of nuclear and chemical weapons.

Putin need only cross into NATO territory and/or use WMDs and then really that's the flash point.

Show your kids this interactive map, while explaining that DC/DMV is a primary Russian target. A flash of light and it is all over. No pain. If anything, they don't want to be outside the concentric circles of this make as that would mean facing nuclear winter. That is worse than death.

Easy dinner time conversation.

https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are drawing parallels to previous world wars.

If you did not Mind me asking - what parallels are you drawing? Hitler and Putin? Rise of nationalism in Europe ? NATO and old Alliances ?

Thanks for any help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The largest western nuclear power is sending troops and resources to bolster NATO. The largest eastern nuclear power has already threatened the use of nuclear and chemical weapons.

Putin need only cross into NATO territory and/or use WMDs and then really that's the flash point.

Show your kids this interactive map, while explaining that DC/DMV is a primary Russian target. A flash of light and it is all over. No pain. If anything, they don't want to be outside the concentric circles of this make as that would mean facing nuclear winter. That is worse than death.

Easy dinner time conversation.

https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/

Thanks I will get my teen to look at that.
The Russians have already claimed Chernobyl today on their March to the capital city …

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The largest western nuclear power is sending troops and resources to bolster NATO. The largest eastern nuclear power has already threatened the use of nuclear and chemical weapons.

Putin need only cross into NATO territory and/or use WMDs and then really that's the flash point.

Show your kids this interactive map, while explaining that DC/DMV is a primary Russian target. A flash of light and it is all over. No pain. If anything, they don't want to be outside the concentric circles of this make as that would mean facing nuclear winter. That is worse than death.

Easy dinner time conversation.

https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/

Thanks I will get my teen to look at that.
The Russians have already claimed Chernobyl today on their March to the capital city …

But first, book that therapy appointment for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
We watch the news in our native language (French), we discuss them, they read some of the articles in the papers, so they're very well informed about current events. They also have the historical background about 20th century Russia to the present, to understand the context, because we're a family that appreciates history.

OP - Tres Bien! I wish my French was better so I could do that as well.

However, I am hoping for specific links and articles that English speaking teens may appreciate.

It is great that your children are well informed about current events. We value education but probably need to focus more on discussing major world events with our teen.