I have come across watching Ms. Universe 2017 a while ago and have stumbled upon this question. Terrorism is rampant and a hot topic when it come to news and other media,being an elder or a parent, how would you exolain terrorism to a child?
I would explain to the child about terrorism on the example of real situations. To be told how to behave if caught in such a situation.
Yes, that is a good idea. Children need to know what to do in emergency situations, we can't alienate their minds from the evil that exist in the world and at same time we can't put so many negative concepts on their minds that can disturb them. There is a correct methodology to talk to children about it.
When we talk to adults or youngs about the subject it's different, we can be more incisive.