I don't know if it's necessarily a good idea to perhaps (for lack of a better word) interfere too much with philosophy and what not with children. I think a good way is through example and perhaps some simpler stuff catered to their development and understanding. Young Kids like to ask "why" I find. They are also in the midst of trying to fit everything together. This is mom, dad, me, school, friends, etc.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. I disagree for various reasons.
Here is one of many: Dad (me) makes a living by serving in an organization that kills people in a spectacular manner. Not the example I want my girls to follow.
Another: Children are like sponges. I have witnessed them absorb stuff at a truly amazing rate.
I could site more but I am sure you get the point.
Almost all of the points in your post will have to be thoroughly explained to them.
I think this is OK.
learn to control your desires.
Seems kind of a strange thing to tell kid. Do they even know what desire is?
Yes.
Three and five at present.
More than advice is probably needed here. There are probably different methods and practices that you could do with them.
Practices are infinite; ZaZen dose not really work for them right now. Story time in the evenings seems to be good though.
If you feel your kids are able to comprehend such things, then I guess no problem. Your call really. Maybe leave the option open for them ie. give them access to it and also to books without necessarily making them read it.
This was what my father did for me. It leads to an interesting life, that I would advise others avoid, particularly my children.
What is your plan to use this?
This has been incorporated into story time.
Are you going to say it to them frequently?
Yes, every evening if possible. I may make a recording of it so they can play it while I am away as well.
Give them a paper or deal with it as it comes up?
I think I may one day put it on something permanent and give it to them as a memento if they ever decide to leave home.
There might be some books on this subject.
Indeed.