2006-07-21 07:28:42 · 19 answers · asked by amlee_king 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
There's not a whole lot you can really say or do. Losing a son or daughter is one of life's tragedies that people never fully recover from.
2006-07-21 07:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by angling_cyclist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know that a parent with a dying child can be comforted. Just let them know that you are there for them to do whatever you can as much as possible, and frequently ask how they are doing.
Also, I know it may sound petty but volunteer to do some of their housework or cook meals for them once or twice a week. I know that things like this don't mean much in the grand scheme of things, but life goes on and so does the laundry. Just try to think of what you would need if you were in their shoes.
Best of luck to both you and your friend.
2006-07-21 14:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by just4funyall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to commend the answer CHICO gave he was the only one that put the attention to the dying child. The question didn't say the child had died yet. And giving love and comfort to the child right now is giving to the child and parents. Good for you Chico.
2006-07-21 14:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. My son passed away July 16 caused by cancer. In the past month i've read a little about grieve. The worst thing i heard was "he's in a better place" or "he doesn't have to hurt any more". They meant well and i tryed to understand but finally had to let one know not to say that to me again. A few of my close friends comforted me most by just sitting beside me in silence. Theres nothing to say to make one feel better but a "i'm sorry" or "I couldn't imagine" will do.
2006-07-25 00:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by tide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children love attention. The more attention the better, but most of all be there for the child and let that child know that you care. Sometimes something that is made specifically by you means alot more then something that is store bought. It lets the person know that you care, and also is a building block for friendships.
2006-07-21 14:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by slowpoke6988 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important thing is just to be there for them. Don't try to reason with them or put thoughts into their head/make up their mind for them (if that makes any sense). During these situations, people sometimes just need to let the hurt out with being interfered. Just be there in the background to comfort them.
2006-07-21 14:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for them. A shoulder to cry on, someone to talk to. Put yourself in their shoes, and do what ever you can for not only them but other members of the family. Take them a home cooked meal, do things for them that you hope your friends would do for you and your family if it were you.
2006-07-21 18:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by diamondshamrocklady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to them about what's going on. and include the child, depending on the age of course. if and when the child does pass away just be there. talk about his/her life, memories are great. i lost a son a couple of years ago on Christmas morning and the holidays are hell. we let balloons off on his birthday and tell his niece he will get them in heaven.
2006-07-21 20:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by jamie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really hard one you really cant do nothing beside just be there for them and help them but do not give them headaches just do stuff for them like clean there house and if they have more children take care of them and let that person have time to there self and that's possibily it you cant really do nothing else.
Good Luck :)
2006-07-21 18:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not much sadly. My mother in law last her teen 8 yrs ago and still can't overcome it. It will never go away. Just pray they cope as best as they can. I will too. P.S. glad to know you really care about your friend to stick by them in this awful time!!
2006-07-21 14:37:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋