I agree with Indigo that the Webb book is great. Not to be alarmist, but I think it is always important to take any child's comments about not wanting to live seriously, as you have. If it persists, it might be important to take him to a therapist. Even though six-year-olds cannot always articulate what they are feeling, a skilled child therapist can use play therapy to determine whether there is something more to what is going on. Good luck.

Gail/ www.giftedchallenges.com