Anyone who has participated in a public debate knows that problems can't be easily solved and sometimes no solution is readily apparent. A great practice for such times is to leave room for the unknown. Responding to children's questions with "I don't know" demonstrates that it is okay not to have the answers. You may also solicit their ideas on an issue by responding with, "What do you think the way forward is?" This helps them build the skills of brainstorming while they learn to trust their own voices.
— Kristin Ritzau in Practicing Democracy with Children by Kristin Ritzau, Mary Ann Brussat