| It is a parent's responsibility to educate their children | | | | When explaining an idea as opposed to something |
| on the subjects of death and dying. How one goes | | | | physical you should take extra steps to ensuring your |
| about doing so in the most sensible way is the topic | | | | children understand. Death is one of many cycles in |
| of this article. Chances are, your child already has | | | | life, and as such, don't be afraid to widen your |
| some concept of death from watching television or | | | | discussion to other things like talking about babies and |
| playing video games. Most children do experience | | | | the cycle of life. |
| death in one form or another during their childhood, | | | | 3. Top Parenting Tips |
| be it losing a pet, a family member, or something | | | | - Children sometimes find it difficult to understand |
| else. | | | | that a person or pet is truly gone |
| 1. Keep It Simple | | | | - No matter how small your childs pet be sure to give |
| The media have most likely already given your | | | | a proper funeral |
| children some sense of death but they likely don't | | | | - Don't mislead children about death |
| fully understand or appreciate the subject and | | | | - Encourage children to share their feelings |
| haven't discussed it with you until now. The majority | | | | 4. Don't Wait For Tragedy To Strike |
| of children have never had a family member die, only | | | | One of the most important things you can do for |
| approximately five percent of children experience | | | | your children is equip them with the knowledge |
| that during their childhood. | | | | necessary to better deal with an unexpected death.. |
| 2. Your Explanation Counts | | | | 5. |