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Yes, you're not wrong, but also consider that kids generally lack differing perspectives and knowledge of other situations. As an adult you've heard or seen other variations of how kids grew up and can better compare them. It's easy for kids to not understand how their situation actually compares to other situations they've heard about or imagined in their head. That's not to mean they shouldn't be asked, but like all things, take it with a grain of salt.