I applaud your choosing to do right by them as opposed to what many do and feed them lies that will turn into despair as they see for themselves. They will always know that out of the masses, you have been truthful with them which is where true bonding takes place.

As parents, it is our job to best prepare our children to be able to navigate the world. Many do not, instead filling their children with false information that will not aid them in empowering themselves as they become adults.