2006-07-03 09:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by quixote_rocks 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
When we had to tell our 7 year old daughter that her 15 year old sister had just died, we didn't sugar-coat it, we told her the truth. It was horribly hard and she was upset, but we didn't want to confuse her.
2006-07-03 10:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by b_friskey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to take the child's age into consideration and work at their level. Next you will need to take your religious background and see how it fits into your life. Since death is a part of life it just doesn't seem fair to shelter children but you don't want to scare them either. There are a lot of books that will help or you can ask a clergyman for pointers but whatever you do be up front and honest and remember to keep the child's age, experience and maturity in mind.
2006-07-03 10:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most funeral homes have nice videos explaining death to children and books for the very young all you have to so is ask them. I'ts usually free of charge.
2006-07-03 14:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by swater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them the truth.
2006-07-03 10:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-03 10:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by ξℓ Çђαηφσ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, preparedness is key.
2006-07-03 10:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by amylr620 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should? does that help?
2006-07-03 11:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by rollieoolie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋