Covid-19; droughts and bushfires (in Australia); climate change issues; ongoing tragically violent episodes, racism and ethnic conflicts all seem to be never-ending.
Our recent periods of isolation and distancing from one another have produced some bad-tempered and harsh responses but also, many stories of kindness and generosity.
We have to help our young people interpret the world – how are we to understand tragedy, consider appropriate responses, and look for and encourage a healthy view of life? Let us spend a few weeks on this topic to develop our thinking and consider our framework for this.
