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Originally Posted by Instrument 41
Been through this recently. Know that kids don't view death in the same way that adults do. Be honest with them and let them know that they are gone but in a better place. After a brief explanation they will be fine and move on. Be ready because this may open up other questions from them that may leave you blind sided. Just be truthful with them, but mindful of how you tell them certain things. Kids teach us so much about life.
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This sums up how we dealt with the death of my wife's Grandmother last Feb. My kids are the last "new" kids in the family so they grew close. When she passed away we planted a tree in the backyard for "G-Ma".
I think that your beliefs should help guide in WHAT you tell the kids.