Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Death
Not really to scare anyone, but how do you tell a four year old about death and dying? I have said things in the past about if he were to get hit by a car by running away that he would have to go live with Jesus and not see us (mommy and daddy) for a really long time. I thought it pretty much went in one ear and out the other. Then tonight after we said our prayers Ryan started talking about Jesus dying on the cross and the big rock (stone). Then he said something about being blue and grey and dying and going to live with Jesus and not seeing us for a long time, then broke down in to this outright crying fit. I felt so bad. Then Mike came in with Alex and we both tried to explain, but I think it just scared him more. It's almost 11pm, Alex is sound asleep and Ryan is sitting in the recliner next to me as I type. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I want him to understand, but I don't want him to be so scared of the future and death.
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This is a topic that no parent wants to face. I was looking on Amazon and there were a lot of books for children regarding death. Some were religious and some were not. I would definitely check it out. Children can relate to books. I hope this helps.
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