During a conversation today about my childhood, DS (who is sensitive) asked about my Mum, who died before he was born. He asked why people die, and if he would die one day? I always have a policy of telling the truth so answered 'yes', obviously sugar coating it with it will be years away when you are very old etc.
He was very upset and then when he asked whether I would die one day I again had to agree but when he became hysterical I realised I had maybe made a mistake and started talking about the soul never dying but instead going to heaven and living forever in paradise with all the people you love.
He was still upset as he was worried I would go to heaven before him and leave him. I eventually managed to change the subject but he is still very subdued.
Was I wrong to tell him the truth?
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Was I wrong to tell 6 year old DS we're all going to die?
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heinztomatosoup · 14/10/2011 19:19
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