As long as you maintain open relationships with your children, this shouldn't be to difficult. But, there are times when it is, during those times address the issue immediately, firmly...but with love.

while tying a knot in a cherry stem with your tongue.  Otherwise it's actually quite easy to talk to your kids about tough issues, so long as you stay involved in their lives on an ongoing basis instead of just waiting for the tough times to come along.

I don't have children so Ive not been there, but my parents practiced this as long as I can remember so I would like to think I would give my kids the same benefit.

making them understand is more the problem. i have never had a problem telling my kids anything or speaking to them about any subject. they probably wish i had more of a problem with it though.

This one should be easy for a parent, your love for the child and their best interest should override any thoughts of avoiding a difficult topic.

I agree with Donovan. If we don't have a good relationship with our children ie it is closed, then this will be a lot harder and uncomfortable to do. But if you have an open and good relationship with your children, this should be easier.

i've never had any trouble telling some dumb kid to shut up when they started complaining about their problems. here's the deal: you go to school and dont work, you dont have a problem. you're a kid. shut up and smile until you turn 18.

If you, non-verbally, tell your children every day, I love you, and I will go to the wall for you and then do it, this isn't so hard. The first part is what's hard sometimes.

My mother had no problem doing this with myself or my little brother. We basically grew up with only her around, so she had to figure a way to relate to both of us. I can proudly tell you, that neither of us have faltered to peer pressure; we're both drug-free, alcohol-free, cigg-free, and we're both still virgins. To better clarify that, I'm 18 and my little brother is almost 17.