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in a few moments. As upsetting and confusing as it can be to
bring up the subject of HIV/AIDS with young children, it's
essential to do so. By the time they reach third grade, research
shows that as many as 93 percent of children have already heard
about HIV/AIDS. While kids are hearing about HIV/AIDS early on,
what they are learning is often inaccurate and frightening. You
can help them understand--if you know the facts yourself. The
information below provides helpful guidance for talking to young
children in ways that they may better understand. What is
HIV/AIDS? AIDS is a very serious disease that is caused by a
tiny germ called a virus--the name of this virus is HIV. When
people with this virus get very, very sick, it is called AIDS.
When you are healthy, your body can fight off diseases, like
Superman fighting the bad guys. Even if you do get sick, your
body can fight the germs and make you well again. But when your
body is infected with HI