A political activist is dead. Charlie Kirk, the conservative Gen Z political influencer, was fatally shot while speaking on a college campus Wednesday. The news has touched many kids, teens and adults nationwide.

What does this news do to us and to our children?

Youth, along with many in Gen Z, have developed a personal relationship with influencers such as Kirk and see them as relatable figures despite their fame. For them, the loss is personal.

Young people need to process their thoughts and feelings toward his death. For some it might be harder than others. Anger is a common emotion when dealing with grief, and adults need to encourage kids that’s OK. Fear is also a common response. Death reminds us of our own frailty and the brevity and uncertainty of life. Grief isn’t linear, so th

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