Thank you, aquinas. Death is a part of life; we feel no need to shield our children, no matter how young, from it, especially when it happens in our lives, and have tried to use it as an opportunity for reflection and discussion about our values, beliefs, and what is most precious to us, in front of and with our children.
And there is definite value in saying to a child, "that's a very good question. I think I need to think about it some more, and possibly explore some resources, seek wise counsel, research, so that we can be thoughtful and informed about this topic."
