I just wanted to get some opinions about a situation that I have come across while using History For Little Pilgrims (HFLP) text that is used with LHFHG.
When using HFLP, my dd has been quite sensitive about some of the pictures and content in some parts. One example, in Chapter 4, when reading about "The Blood Of The Lamb" she gets scared of the picture depicting blood on the doorposts. And when I read the corresponding text, she often tells me, "Mommy that is not appropriate for me". She has also had the same reaction when reading from our children's Bible. She has even told me to skip over the story of Cain and Abel because of the killing.
I am finding that I have to filter much material because of her sensitivity. She becomes concerned by any material or text that is violent in nature. Especially if it speaks about/depicts death, killing, blood, violence, etc.
I have talked about it with my DH, and we both agree that many stories from The Old Testament are quite violent. He thinks that we don't need her to be exposed to these types of stories yet (she is 5.5), since she isn't really equipped to process them appropriately. I agree, but am desiring to find some type of purposeful balance by teaching her the significance of these stories but maybe modifying them somehow so that she can learn from them, but not be frightened by them.
I have gone through some pictures with a marker to cover up some things, But as I am sitting there with black marker in hand, I can't help but wonder if it makes sense to be covering this material with her at this young age.
I have learned from experience that when a particular situation or problem arises, it is usually beneficial to find some sort of "middle ground" and continue to move forward, instead of tossing out "the baby with the bathwater".
Can anyone help me find "my middle ground" ???
Looking for opinions, suggestions, experiences...not sure how to proceed.
Thank you,
Candice
In fact I had major conversations with Carry about focus and content before we really decided HOD was for us and even after. What I have learned for me, and it might apply to you, is that I want them to know the truth and the truth is in the world we will have troubles. But in the same breath that in the world we will always, always have Jesus and there is nothing we need to fear when we have the Creator of the universe so powerful He can walk on water and heal the blind, raise the dead and so merciful that He would pay the price for our sin. Because at this point in the game the world is a very evil place and there is no sheltering them from everything though I try. I want to teach them coping skills skills so that when what I can't control comes along and they find something out that was so horrible I would never want for them to know they can filter it in terms of the awesome power of God Who will never let us down and always protect us. And what I have found is because I have done it this way when something happens or is seen that is hard, even my five year old knows how to filter it through the Word and see God's plan and hope in even the toughest stuff. In the end fear losses and the Word in their heart wins. I see it over and over again in ways that I never would have predicted or believed if someone had told me that is what would have come from letting them really know the whole truth of the Word. 
But the truth is even the gaps, even the weakness, even the mistakes if done with a heart of teaching them the ultimate truth in His word, He can bless and use for His glory. It is easy to sound good on paper. I promise you in real life I am horribly unequipped to raise six kids. But I know the issue is not one of being equipped, it is being called. He'll show you the best thing and the best way for your child. A prayer I always feel God answers is "Lord teach me how to teach them what you would have them learn." He always has been faithful to answer and He will do it clearly if you ask Him. 
It's just that the answer I think is you have to jump and trust that God will carry you even if the ground appears to have been moved and at the same time you have to do that with wisdom. And only you can do for your child the right thing because you are the one He called to teach your child Who He is. Only you can know His call for your child. Just listen to Him, He will lead you.