her fish died last month....she is four and is having a hard time dealing with the death...she walks around talking about it to anyone who will listen. Any suggestion? ohh and I am going to replace the animals, I just have to get paid first....and clean the cages ect.
2006-06-20 10:03:04 · 9 answers · asked by cookies_n_cream0218 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
WE HAVE TWO DOGS ALREADY...BUT THEY ARE FAMILY DOGS..SHE WANTS THESE TO HERSELF
2006-06-20 10:49:44 · update #1
WE HAVE TWO DOGS ALREADY...BUT THEY ARE FAMILY DOGS..SHE WANTS THESE TO HERSELF
2006-06-20 10:49:45 · update #2
Empathize with her about her loss. "I know it is really hard for you. I can tell that you're very sad about this. You must miss your hamster so much." Let her grieve. You can even bury the pet and have her make a tombstone.
There are some great books out there to help children understand more about death. Go to your local library and ask the librarian for help. Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie is a good book that I read to my preschoolers when a classroom pet dies.
Hope this helps!
2006-06-20 11:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why don't you just get a family dog?
the animals are just going to keep DYING, believe me, fish and hamsters? yeah, they don't last long. same with birds. just get a dog! if allergies is a problem try getting a dog that doesn't shed, that usually helps.
besides, fish and hamsters are not fun to play with and children soon lose interest.
2006-06-20 17:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont replace the animals my mom did that to me i found out when i was 14 becauce i was talking about how i had this great hamster that lived to be 8 yrs old. well guess what i was wrong , nope she was
2006-06-20 19:23:03 · answer #3 · answered by lovesugarkisses 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my sisters little girl a puppy and she loves it and it will grow up with her a hamster is 2 small and they play with it all day long and end up killing it go to the ASPCA
2006-06-20 17:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hea Dude ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a proper burial/memorial that always helps cope with the death of humans and animals
2006-06-20 17:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by kcbrown1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should get over it but to replace them might not be a good idea because she might accidently call her new pet the same name as the last one and that will make it hard for her to forget but i think you should do what you think is right!!!!! hope i helped!!! :)
2006-06-20 17:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by jenna_rocks_cool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe don't buy her anymore pets until she gets older and matures more maybe get her hooked on something else barbies or some sort of after school activity
2006-06-20 17:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her talk it out and buy a bird feeder tell her the birds outside can be her's she gets to feed them....makes it easier for you.
2006-06-20 18:57:13 · answer #8 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy her a ******' pet that she can ******* take care of.
2006-06-21 11:17:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋