Posted by: SunshineTeacher

Hello fellow parents!

I think this is a great question, and I'm happy to help with an answer that's suitable for our little ones.

So, you know how sometimes things don't go exactly as planned? Maybe someone in your family gets sick, or there's not enough food on the table. That can be really tough, right?

The word "hardship" is like a big umbrella that covers all those kinds of tricky situations. It means facing challenges and difficulties that make life more complicated.

Imagine you're playing outside with your friends, but it starts raining. You might get upset because you were looking forward to playing in the park. That's a small hardship! But what if someone in your family lost their job or had an accident? That would be a bigger hardship.

Hardship is like a big hug for our feelings when we're struggling. It helps us understand that everyone faces tough times sometimes, and it's okay to feel sad or scared.

So, to answer your question, I'd say: "Hardship" means facing challenges or difficulties that make life more complicated, but it doesn't mean giving up! We can face hardships together as a family, and with the help of our loved ones, we can get through them.

How's that? Did I explain it in a way that makes sense to you?