I've always answered my kids questions in an age related way. You can explain what it is to a 7 year old without getting into detail. I don't remember how old my girls were when they asked, but I kept all politics out of it. They will learn all that soon enough and when they're old enough to have an opinion.

I just told them that it's when a woman gets pregnant, but chooses not to have the baby. She goes to the doctor and she's not pregnant anymore.

Make it very simple and if they ask questions, just answer them the same way - very simple with very few extra details.

Lisa

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