Sorry for your loss. My kids have lost an uncle to suicide, an aunt to a car accident, and a grandfather to drowning. We found the best way was to be straightforward and not sugar coat it. They are probably too young to fully comprehend the full long-term consequences. Children are resilient and getting it said is the hard part. Answering any questions honestly and avoiding ambiguous terminology is key.
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Reply to LPT Request: Best way to tell my kids (ages 6, 6, 2) that a beloved uncle has died by jcujcu
Sorry for your loss. My kids have lost an uncle to suicide, an aunt to a car accident, and a grandfather to drowning. We found the best way was to be straightforward and not sugar coat it. They are probably too young to fully comprehend the full long-term consequences. Children are resilient and getting it said is the hard part. Answering any questions honestly and avoiding ambiguous terminology is key.