Discussing death with kids

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Originally Posted by LabRat

We have had several deaths in the family, some of whom my almost 5yo daughter were close to. We explained that so-and-so died.

Did you prepare her for the deaths by saying the person was really sick, etc? Or just wait until after the fact?

Originally Posted by LabRat

We have had no nightmares, etc.

That's good to hear.

Originally Posted by LabRat

I HATED beting told that X was now in heaven watching over me after they died. Seriously gave me the creeps, especially when having sex, to think that all my dead relatives, including my father were 'watching'.

LOL. Me too. Not so much sex as masturbating.