Explaining tough situations to kids is usually hard on parents, especially if they become reality. Some parents are getting extra help in the learning process.
"I have a four-year-old daughter who has been traumatized at four more than most people at 80 have,” said Annette Marie a parent from Manitowoc.
She drove to Kewaunee for a free class Saturday morning, the goal is teaching parents how to better deal with issues like abuse before it goes too far.
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"In order for her to be productive in society and not be negative, due to the negative impact of her traumas, it's important for me to know how to direct them in a positive manner,” she said.
It's even more important, according to the Department of Human Services, when violence and scary images can happen almost without warning.
"We are seeing a lot more adults with mental health issues, with children and adults with AODA issues, and a lot of times, those things can be seen as a result of a trauma,” said Carol Stuebs, instructor with the Department.
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The class mostly focused on working with kids with a history of abuse, but parents say there was a lesson for everybody.
"For two years, I’ve been searching for something that would help me to understand my little girl and what she's been through,” Marie said.
The department says it's planning to hold more events and help spread the message even farther.
