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Pastor’s daughter, 6, killed in freak badminton accident while on vacation (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago

Generally, smart, insightful adults were once smart, insightful children, just with less practice and experience.

Some kids will absolutely ask very nuanced questions, especially when their entire worldview is shattered, like feeling responsible for the death of someone they loved and never thought about them dying.