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My son's pet goldfish died. My son is 3-years-old. Should I use this to teach him about death?
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September 30, 2009 11:29 PM
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This is the perfect time!
I would not try to hide this event. Rather, talk to him (at his age level) and explain to him what has happened.
I know he may be sad or cry for a while, but I truly feel that children have a harder time if we try to keep certain basic emotional things from them.
There are plenty of sites that go over the basics if you need a little guidance on the subject.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21643/teaching_your_children_about_death.html?cat=25
This link is specific to teaching children death through the loss of a pet.
http://softhearted.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/teaching-children-how-to-grieve-using-the-death-of-a-pet-to-help-children-grow-angela-gartner-72009/
Good luck!
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This is the perfect time!
I would not try to hide this event. Rather, talk to him (at his age level) and explain to him what has happened.
I know he may be sad or cry for a while, but I truly feel that children have a harder time if we try to keep certain basic emotional things from them.
There are plenty of sites that go over the basics if you need a little guidance on the subject.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21643/teaching_your_children_about_death.html?cat=25
This link is specific to teaching children death through the loss of a pet.
http://softhearted.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/teaching-children-how-to-grieve-using-the-death-of-a-pet-to-help-children-grow-angela-gartner-72009/
Good luck!
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October 01, 2009 12:24 AM
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Let him lead the conversation, and answer the questions he asks. You want to be careful not to overwhelm him with your feelings ad emotions about death. Explain that the goldfish has died, and he won't be able to see him anymore, and then take it from there. If he chooses not to engage, bring it up a again in a few days - you'll eventually have the conversation when he's ready.
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