[Ditter]

I understand not wanting to frighten your young child but this is pathetic.

Tell your frightened child that you will protect them, not that flowers and candles will.

[DaveA37]

Trying to calm his frightened child is one thing but saying flowers are better than weapons is utter nonsense.

[Pajamajan]

"Tell your frightened child that you will protect them, not that flowers and candles will."

Also tell the child that the police and soldiers protect him.

I guess the dad was trying to make some kind of creative expression to help his son cope, but, it also seemed like resignation to a brutal, vicious enemy, known for crucifying children, among other things- so it was disturbing on some level too- IMO.