Friday, February 25, 2011

How To Help Your Kids Deal With Death

By Maria Baldwin


If there is one thing that is hard for absolutely everybody in this world to cope with it's the loss of somebody whom we love very much. Even as adults it is something that has the ability to utterly destroy us. If it is this much sorrow and grief for us as adults, can you fathom how much more sensitive the issue is when it comes to our young ones? So what is the best way to help them come to grips with the fact that their loved one is gone?

The approach you are going to have to take when explaining it to them has to be very gentle. This however does not mean lying to them; be direct at the same time. For example do not tell them that the person is asleep for they will wait for them to awake.

Furthermore, do not go the route of telling them that God has pulled their loved one up to heaven. The child may begin to look at God as somebody selfish who has to take our loved ones away.

Despite the fact that you have to make sure that they fully understand, you have to make sure that you keep your explanation a very simple one so that it does not become overwhelming.

Try not to ruin the routines that they are used to just because of the missing loved one. Try to continue as you would have otherwise.

It is a good idea if they can have someone else other than you to talk to and let their feelings out. It may be a bit difficult with you.

When things like the memorials or any other occasions that would remind them of the person who passed away come about, always make sure that you are there for them and they can express their feelings to you.

It is only natural for the grief to appear every now and then so do not panic or lose your patience with them.




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