Question

Why is it important that parents talk to their children about social issues such as divorce, finances, and unemployment?

Answer 1

so that the children have conditions to interact in modern society.

Answer 2

In order to succeed later in life, you need to be taught the basic principles of such topics from a very young age. This way, it's important that you're parents tell you how such develop or work, so that you won't feel afraid and not at a disadvantage when later exposed to such a issue. It also helps children, by simplifying the world around them.