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My mother just related to me that she finds it 'inappropriate' that I discuss death with my kids. She was primarily speaking about a discussion I had with my 10-year-old about some health problems that he has, during which death came up. My mother told me that it was incredibly cruel to tell him that he can and will die at some point, just like the rest of us.
So what do you think? Should I not discuss death with my child (whose life expectancy varies greatly)?
If you think that I shouldn't, what is a more appropriate thing to tell him when he asks about it?
Bundy ~ It's impossible to retract what I've said. We've had a very real and on-going discussion about it since he was 7-years-old.
At this point, I am asking with my younger two children in mind.
Anon ~ I have discussed with him the beliefs of others concerning death and an afterlife, as well as my own... Though I try not to use the phrase 'sky daddy'.
So what do you think? Should I not discuss death with my child (whose life expectancy varies greatly)?
If you think that I shouldn't, what is a more appropriate thing to tell him when he asks about it?
Bundy ~ It's impossible to retract what I've said. We've had a very real and on-going discussion about it since he was 7-years-old.
At this point, I am asking with my younger two children in mind.
Anon ~ I have discussed with him the beliefs of others concerning death and an afterlife, as well as my own... Though I try not to use the phrase 'sky daddy'.