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In a recent social media post, a parent shared a conversation with their 5-year-old daughter about her Latin American classmates’ fear of “the cold getting them”. The child’s friends, as per the post, mentioned that their parents were scared of the cold, leading to a discussion about the concept of fear and safety. The parent had to explain the situation in a child-friendly manner, trying to alleviate the child’s fears without causing unnecessary distress. This conversation reflects the current climate of fear and uncertainty that many families are facing…