You know THOSE people, those pesky LGBT with their marriages, and wanting to live without being discriminated against. Those Muslims with their pesky wanting to be free to praise whoever they want to without being grouped together with the extremist. Who do they think they are? What about the hispanics and not wanting to be harassed with building a wall and such? Oh don't get me started on the black people, how dare they say their lives matter. Can't get anymore racist then that! And everyone's whining about being treated fairly, so annoying.

How do you tell your children there are people who want to marry the person they love? How traumatic to them and you to simply reply "because they love them?" How do you explain to your kids that racism still exists and people are constantly being mistreated just because of the way they look? How do you explain that the President- elect has made terrible comments that has fueled these people to be upset? For his supporters to make terrible decisions to hurt these groups of people?

Here's how, you say everyone has the right to be who they are without being afraid. Without fear of being attacked, losing their job, their belongings destroyed. Everyone in America has that right, I mean that is why we always look at the other countries like they are beneath us right? They are attacked for things we don't think twice about. Unfortunately even in the great country of America, we still can't get over other people's lives and why it's none of our business.

Here is a more detailed answers in an age appropriate guide on how to deal with your children and their questions:

Question: "Why did those boys/girls kiss?"

Answer: "Because that makes them happy."

Question: "Why does that lady wear that blanket on her head?"

Answer: "It is not a blanket, it is a (hijab, coif, veil, or ask if you are unsure). That is their religion and what makes them happy."

Question: "Why do they look like that?"

Answer: "Because everyone is made different, and beautiful in their own way."

Question: 'Why are some people mean to other people because of their skin color?"

Answer: "They were taught that way, and don't know any better. But you can make this world a better place by not being a mean person and helping those that are being bullied."

Question: "Why are people holding signs in the street?"

Answer: "Because they are unhappy with the way things are in the country and it is protected by the United States Constitution. It's what people do once everything else they feel can be done, is done."

Those answers are good from preschool years on up. I totally understand that this article was terrible and may or may not help. I can assure you the advice I have given is sound. I have five children and have given these answers since the ages of 3-8, and have yet to have a child break down and lose their mind over this information. They also have adapted to the idea that if at any point, they see another human being being cruel to someone else, to speak up. I know I'm expecting to much out of them.

Most important part of parenting is this, remember your children will grow up, and they need to be raised to respect everyone even if they don't like them. Also that the way you speak about those people, you may end up being blessed enough to be one of 'those' parents.

Oh and leave out the "whining" term because it gives the idea that these groups of people are not attacked, you can ignore it all you want. But you shouldn't lie to your children, and statistics will prove you lied if you put them under the impression that it's not happening if you say they are whining.