Wonderful stories, as usual. I agree with you, we need our kids to know the reality of war--and of life. That's why there are so many young people who haven't a clue what's going on--their parents shielded them from everything--and they will do the same when they are parents. Makes us too soft!
Amen, Luvvy - - guess under attack in Their Town, they'll plop down on the floor and fiddle with an electronic game to nervously counter a strike, to cope, and call for their Mommy and Daddy with tears and sobs.
[What if, God forbid, Mommy and Daddy never return? What is their plan then? NO plan??]
BIG SHOCK if real enemies come to America....it well could happen while they are spending BIG $$$ at their mall on all the 'things' they "must" have.
Let them imagine and develop personal courage and self-confidence for all that awaits them in The Real World.
You obviously more than generously imparted that to David..:))