Ah, that's right, they're younger than you. [He's not sure where the line is for 'too young to be here,' but he's pretty sure he draws it younger than most people do. 9 is very young to be here alone, he thinks, but maybe not with family support.] Well, you're here to support them, aren't you? You've managed it so well that I'm sure you'd be able to help them through it.

...Not that my opinion matters either way, regarding if they'd show up here, but still.