All children ask questions about what death is. The difference lies only in the age at which the child begins to be interested in this topic. Some parents try to laugh it off, others try to calm them down, the third category of adults begins to tell too much information.
Instructions
Step 1
The main thing that all parents should understand is that the child's question about death is inevitable, so it is worthwhile to think over your behavior and answers in advance. If interest in this topic arose at an early age, then there are certain reasons for this, which will not be superfluous to find out. It is likely that the child simply heard the incomprehensible word "death" or saw a dead animal.
Step 2
If you feel that the child is afraid of death, then in no case should you reassure him with the phrases "you will never die", "I will never die" and similar remarks. Try to explain that life and death are natural processes. A person is born, lives, grows old and dies. Come up with a legend that after death, people become animals, insects and stay close to their loved ones.
Step 3
Do not be silent. Many parents believe that children do not need death information until a certain age. This opinion is wrong. The sooner the child begins to understand serious topics, the easier it will be for him to adapt to the events taking place.
Step 4
Do not try to explain the topic of death to your child too much. There is no need to talk about funeral ceremonies, cemeteries or other subtleties. Suffice it briefly, but understandably to explain the causes of death - old age, illness, accident. Excessive information may not calm, but frighten the child even more.
Step 5
Thoughts of death in children can lead to serious mental disturbances. Children begin to be afraid to be alone, to sleep in the dark and even to be horrified by the slightest rustle of the night. To avoid this - always take an interest in the child's questions and talk more about his concerns. During the conversation, do not show your emotions, do not cry, but keep a calm tone.
