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Explaining death to a 3.5 y/o...

Take him to the funeral
 
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Leave him with a friend
 
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Other... Please explain
 
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re: Explaining death to a 3.5 y/o...

posted 12th Nov
Quoting Rain (aka Mama):" I told my son that his brother is gone and that he went to sleep. A long sleep. Honestly, it's kind ... [snip!] ... Honestly, it's kind of hard to explain to him. He doesn't really understand it. But he "gets" that explanation for now. "

I am really really sorry for your loss <3 I read your story and it made me cry. You are such a strong strong strong woman. Bless your soul mama <3
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I'm due August 29th (a girl), have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Florida
posted 12th Nov
Quoting I'm His Amy He's My Rory:" I guess that's where differing beliefs of what happens after death comes in. No child I have ever known ... [snip!] ... known within my faith have had a problem with that. Angela, did Serena and Aiden have issues with it when Seth passed away?"

Yeah, it really does vary by family and culture.
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I have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Pennsylvania
posted 13th Nov
Quoting I'm His Amy He's My Rory:" I guess that's where differing beliefs of what happens after death comes in. No child I have ever known ... [snip!] ... known within my faith have had a problem with that. Angela, did Serena and Aiden have issues with it when Seth passed away?"

Not at all. Well, Serena was too young to understand anything, but Aiden understands that Seth is sleeping. That he's sleeping for a very long time. He knows Seth didn't just go lay down for a quick nap, you know? I've had no problems with that explanation.
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I have 3 kids & live in Monroe, Georgia
posted 13th Nov
Quoting Rain (aka Mama):" Not at all. Well, Serena was too young to understand anything, but Aiden understands that Seth is sleeping. ... [snip!] ... a very long time. He knows Seth didn't just go lay down for a quick nap, you know? I've had no problems with that explanation."

Didn't think so  
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I'm due June 26th (a girl), have 1 child & live in Caldwell, Idaho
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