Feline,
My kids are very aware of what is going on. We live in DC - so we are bombarded by the stuff every day. We aren't desensitized to it - but we are paying attention to other details - like HOW they are getting in the country (via the open Mexican border with all those kids...Americans are soo easily distracted...)
DO I believe we are the strongest military? We are strong but we aren't what we used to be. Liberals put more money at welfare than they do defense. People don't really understand just how weak we are right now. If they would pay attention and do their own research and see just how low our military is? They might not be so comfortable!!
Any way - we do NOT live in fear. We live in reality and are prepared. We have "Go-Bags" for each of us. Just two weeks ago we found MREs for our dog - so his bag is much easier to carry.
We have guns and ammo - not enough - I'd like a rifle for each of us and a handgun for each of us. ALL of us are proficient in shooting as well as Bow and Arrow usage. So we feel we could do okay. The problem would be fresh water supply. Water is VERY heavy to carry. I wish we had ATVs to use...but we don't...maybe one day.
Should you "prep"? Yes. Not like you see on the TV shows but be prepared. Have an emergency plan in place - not just because of "real world" events but because SH*T happens - earthquakes, floods, fire, etc. which I hope doesn't happen to you or your family. But "prepping" doesn't mean going over board, it means being prepared for events...there is nothing wrong with having a bag ready to go - as you never know how much time you'll have to get out.
Do you have your head in the sand? No.
Are you doomed? Nope. You're one smart cookie. I have faith in you.
Learn to hunt? That's up to you. You would serve yourself well by knowing how to tell good stuff from bad stuff (poison oak/ivy and english ivy) as well as knowing how to start a fire in the rain for warmth...pitching a tent or using your environment to make cover for you and your daughter.
Don't live in fear. Just pay attention. Be prepared.