This seems a strange thing to be asking but we are currently having a really rough time of it as we have had 4 family deaths within the space of 5 weeks.
My ds is only aware of 3 of them as the 4th was my great uncle, but the other three were my grandad and my dh's aunt who my ds knew well and the last is my aunt who he doesn't know.
I'm worried that all we keep doing is talking about the death of someone and he keeps seeing us dressed for the funerals. Thankfully we haven't had to take him to the funerals, although he was at the house for dh's aunt funeral and the casket was there too.
He now looks worried and keeps asking why people keep dying and who is going to die next. I've told him this is not a normal thing and that he doesn't need to worry, but he is a sensitive little lad and I don't want it to play on his mind.
I'd be grateful for any advice at all. Thanks Beks
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How do I reassure a 5 year old about death
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Beksmum · 03/04/2007 22:01
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