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This dad explained the Paris attacks to his little boy and it's heartbreaking and wonderful
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FRENCH NEWS ORGANISATION Le Petit Journal interviewed a man and his little son on the streets of Paris yesterday.
They posted the video to Facebook and it’s been viewed over 11 million times already – with so many people commending the dad for his inspirational words.
The reporter asked the little boy two questions
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And this is how the conversation went
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But the dad was quick to remind the little guy that they were going nowhere
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But, the boy was worried
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His response?
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The exchange continued on camera, as the boy had more questions
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“We have flowers” said the dad
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“But flowers don’t do anything, they’re for, they’re for…”
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“Of course they do, look, everyone is putting flowers.”
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His son had more questions
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“And the candles too?” the little boy said
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Dad explained once more
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And the reporter finished with one final question
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Watch the whole interview here with subtitles:
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