Parent Guide > Behind Bars, Vets With PTSD Face A New War Zone, With Little Support
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Behind Bars, Vets With PTSD Face A New War Zone, With Little Support" by Quil Lawrence.
This article explores the ordeals faced by combat veterans, exemplified by the experiences of David Carlson, an Iraq veteran with PTSD and legal troubles.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of War & Peace as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "Behind Bars, Vets With PTSD Face A New War Zone, With Little Support" about?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: