> I can't think of a single argument as to why you would want to hide this valuable learning experience from your kids.
For me, the top ones to bubble up are
1. Shame
2. Embarrassment
3. Trying to shield children from difficulties
For me, the top ones to bubble up are
1. Shame
2. Embarrassment
3. Trying to shield children from difficulties
Same with shielding your children from difficulties; they are going to sense things, and their imagination will be worse than the reality. Tell them your problems, but do so in a way that conveys your confidence that you can overcome them. You are teaching them about life, which is really just a series of difficulties that you overcome.