How do I tell my 3 year old Bambi's Mom was shot without upsetting her?

Answer 1

its funny the way kids are, i mean, my daughter was 3 (now 4 ) when she saw that movie too, but wihtout me even saying a word, she told me herself, "she died"
kids dont understand Death... therefore, i personally dont think you should make it a big deal.. just let her know that she got hurt and died.....i mean, you dont wanna lie to your kid either..

Answer 2

Wait until she's old enough to understand the facts of a deer's life. Until then, tell her Bambi's mom went to another forest somewhere but will be back soon in Bambi 3.

Answer 3

Don't. A three-year-old has a difficult time of conceptualizing death anyway. She'll watch it and see a bunch of animals running around in the woods. She'll think Thumper and Bambi are cute, and that's about all you can expect of a three-year-old. There's really no need to ruin her day by telling her Bambi's mom is gone for good.

Answer 4

The hunter did not know she had a fawn.
Nor did he see Bambi.
He was hunting to feed his family.
Humans need to eat meat, it helps the brain grow.

Answer 5

This would be a great time to teach your 3 year old about life and death it hurts I know I lost my best friend when I was 14 years old they have to know some time.

Answer 6

My husband is a hunter, so when my kids saw Bambi they understood. . .maybe you could take that approach.

Answer 7

What she was shot? Next thing you will do is tell me the Partride Family really couldn't sing!!!!!

Answer 8

It's going to upset her, there's not much you can do about it. Kids have an inborn sense of justice.