How to talk with your child about abortion

As a parent you want to be honest with your child, but you also want to protect them, remember, you know your child best and know what they are capable of understanding but here are some useful tips.
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SUBSCRIBEWhy is there a picture of a baby on that sign? What’s abortion? Trying to answer these questions can be a nightmare for any parent. Geraldine Kelly, parenting expert with registered charity, One Family, has come up with some helpful age appropriate tips to talk with your child about this most awkward of subjects
As a parent you want to be honest with your child, but you also want to protect them, remember, you know your child best and know what they are capable of understanding but here are some useful tips.
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