for all of my children's lives i have been the mom to tell stories to the kids. i have been honest and told my kd's and their friends stories that fit their age group or what ever fit the conversation or the problem or issue or funtime at hand. the kids used to come and still do and ask me to tell my stories. what it has developed into now is they come to me for advice on any subject because they figue i have a story somewhere in my book of life to help them figure out whatever it is that is going on in theirs. i love it and have helped my own and many other kids as well. talk with yours and every other kid , they do want guidance and attention. they yearn for it.