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Originally Posted by Sheryl
A little earlier my son and I were discussing what he had learned at his preschool class this morning. We were discussing the letter K and kangaroos. Well then he gives me a hug tells me he loves me. Then tells me I'm gonna die. Ok totally floored me. I'm not sure how to react to this. Help!
Sheryl
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Not to worry, most preschool age children don't fully understand the finality of death and your son is probably just experimenting with a word he's heard, just like any other new word he might hear. However, the fact that he has heard the word and attempted to use it provides you with a good opportunity to broach the subject. Death is a fact of life, as much as we hate to think about it, and it is something that needs to be discussed. Here are some links that may help you talk with your son about death and dying in an age appropriate manner.
http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/r...ing/65680.html
http://library.adoption.com/Death-Gr...le/1164/1.html
http://www.indianchild.com/parenting...eschoolers.htm