What kids should know on 9/11

Every year, Sept. 11 brings tears to my eyes, as it does to many Americans who were cognizant of the events that day.

If you saw the World Trade Center towers fall while watching a news channel, or from the pavement in Manhattan, you’ll never forget where you were, and you likely remember this day with a mix of feelings every year. But of course, there’s an entire generation of young people who were too young to remember the day, or who weren’t even born yet. However, just as we teach our children about other aspects of history that are violent, uncomfortable, or sad, we should continue to show our kids what happened on 9/11. It’s important they grow up aware of the contrast between good and evil, terrorism and heroism.