Which of the following is NOT a way teachers help children cope with disaster?

• A. Watching the news summaries and documentaries of the event
• B. Providing reassurance and emotional support
• C. Encouraging children to talk about their feelings
• D. Maintaining routines and safety measures

Answer: (A)

When children face a disaster, they cope best with reassurance, emotional support, opportunities to share their feelings, and a stable routine with clear safety steps. Exposing them to news summaries and documentaries can flood them with frightening imagery and uncertain information, which often increases anxiety and confusion rather than helping them feel secure. So this approach isn’t a helpful coping strategy. In contrast, offering calm reassurance, inviting kids to talk about what they’re experiencing, and maintaining routines and safety measures all support a child’s sense of safety and normalcy, helping them process the event and rebound more quickly.