10yr Old scard of dying

[Hazel104]

I know I shoud not really xpost, but thought there might be more people traffic here.

http://www.theanswerb...g/Question828103.html

[alfiesgirl]

Sorry i was searching for something that might help answer your question online but could find nothing which i really agreed with and hoped another member would answer it for you ..i can only give you my opinion for what it's worth ok. I would choose a time when you and your son usually have some time together..don't tell him that you want to chat to him about dying and sit him down ..just work around to the subject as if by accident, maybe start a conversation about a programme on tv where someone died or about someone you knew who died, don't start with the death bit but work up to it as you would any other conversation you would have with him. Maybe he will get to the dying part before you do, hear what he says and add your own views remembering to explain why you think what you do and asking why he thinks what he does and build on that is all i can suggest..but take it as it comes..it may take a few conversations over a few weeks and if it does..it does..this isnt a subject that can be discussed over an alloted time..dont set aside an hour or two one day and thats it. The main thing is to stop his fear of something which if we are honest we all fear slightly..so you want to try getting that bit in during your chats too..making sure that he understands it is a fear of the unknown and not the fear of anything else ok..you don't want to instill any of your own fears in him..im sure you will know how to steer it once you start..it won't be the easiest of chats you ever have but it will be one he will remember forever so tread carefully and good luck.

[Hazel104]

Thank you Alfiesgirl, that was helpful.

[karenmac60]

Someone else posted a similar question recently - maybe you'll find something helpful in the answers
http://www.theanswerb...n/Question825051.html