Parenting Video - In a War Zone

Discipline: Education

Type of Paper: Discussion Essay

Academic Level: High school

Paper Format: MLA

Pages: 1 Words: 275

Question

 Review the video below and use as the prompt for this discussion post.  

. What It's Like to be a Parent In a War Zone 


https://www.ted.com/talks/aala_el_khani_what_it_s_like_to_be_a_parent_in_a_war_zone


  • How do parents protect their children and help them feel secure again when their homes are ripped apart by war? In this warm-hearted talk, psychologist Aala El-Khani shares her work supporting -- and learning from -- refugee families affected by the civil war in Syria. She asks: How can we help these loving parents give their kids the warm, secure parenting they most need?

 

Reflect on this video and respond to each of the following prompts.  In 1-2 paragraphs...

  • In about a paragraph, summarize the video.
  • What did you learn or take away from this video?
  • What do you think parents or teachers should know about this video?