Nicola Sturgeon has been quizzed by children across Scotland concerned about coronavirus in an online question and answer session, and was even invited to tea.
11-year-old Dylan asked the First Minister to come over to her house for tea and cake once the Covid-19 emergency was over.
Nicola Sturgeon told Dylan her favourite biscuit to have with tea was a Tunnock's caramel wafer.
The Daily Record reported that Parent Club, an online information hub for parents in Scotland, invited children to send in their questions and concerns by video to the First Minister.
A video of the children's questions alongside the FM's responses was released online on Tuesday by the Scottish Government.
Inviting Sturgeon for tea, Dylan also asked the First Minister who was taking care of her mental health.
The SNP leader said it was "important" for us all to look out for each other, saying we'll "get through this together".
She said: "When all of this is over I would love to come for a cup of tea and a piece of cake or maybe a Tunnock’s caramel wafer, which I can tell you is my favourite biscuit.
“It’s important right now that everybody looks after their mental health.
“I’ve got lots of support within the Scottish Government, people trying to help me deal with this and my husband is trying to look after me as well.”
Sturgeon also told Millie, 11, that she could not give her a date for returning to school, and even said it might not be before the summer holidays.
The First Minister also reminded children about the importance of effective, proper hand-washing, observing social distancing measures and staying at home.
In one heartbreaking moment, three-year-old Lulabelle asked: “Why can we not see our granny?”
Explaining older people were more at risk from the virus, and the need to shield them, Sturgeon replied: "That is the hardest question for me to answer, because it’s so hard for little girls like you not to see you granny just now.
“But the reason you’ve got to stay from granny just now is to protect granny.”
But she reminded Lulabelle about the way we can use technology like FaceTime and Skype to stay in touch with relatives: “Make sure you keep in touch because grannies and granddads are undoubtedly missing seeing you as much as you are missing seeing them.”
Other questions about pets came from Gino, 7, who asked if his pet dog Bella could catch coronavirus.
The First Minister responded: “The good news is we don’t think that dogs or animals will become ill from coronavirus so Bella should be fine. That’s something I’m sure you’re happy to hear.”
Archie, 11, asked: “When can I see my friends again?”
The First Minister responded: “I hope you can see your friends again as soon as possible.
“I can’t give you a date unfortunately because we need to wait and see what happens with the virus, if it slows down the way we hope."
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