My DD9 is an "old soul", a philosophical child that can get stressed out by death or other topics she reads about and then ponders it for a long time. She wonders about her purpose in life, why people hurt others and about different religions to name a few. I wish I had great answers to give to her as a topic comes up, but I find that talking about them with her openly leads her to reconcile them in her mind.
I read a book titled "Little Big Minds" that has been a wonderful resource. I have used some of the philosophy lessons to discuss a topic with DD or to spark a new conversation. I found that she is curious and looks to adults to have the answers. She has been happy to know that life is a journey and even adults seek answers to these big questions in life.
Jen
