The number of Catholics taking part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation has dropped considerably over the past few decades. Pope Francis is trying to inspire Catholics to seek forgiveness and is the first Pope ever to be seen as a penitent. It may help your child, if they know that even the POPE has to have the courage to confess his failings and weaknesses to another priest-and thereby to God.
Pope Francis inspires us to go to confession, by his description of what happens and how you feel after leaving confession.