Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions

Marg Rogers; Amy Johnson; Einar Thorsteinsson

doi:10.64628/AA.weut6h9vf

Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions

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Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend.

Many children will also be there with their families or school groups.

Anzac events are often very sombre and can provoke serious questions from children. This year, with conflicts raging overseas, and terrorist attacks at home, the questions may be even more serious.

How can parents and educators best approach these events that focus on grown-up topics such as war and service?

Original language	English
Pages	1-4
Specialist publication	The Conversation
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.weut6h9vf
Publication status	Published - 24 Apr 2026

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Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions

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