Things To Never Say When Explaining Death To A Child

Most psychologists recommend at least 60 days before chastising your child for grieving.

Let children form their own opinions on the most satisfying part of killing a man.

There are always a million distractions when there’s a death in the family, but it’s important to still make time for the child who’s helping you dig the hole.

It may seem comforting, but if your child gets to heaven and doesn’t see Grandpa, they’ll have trust issues for the rest of their afterlife.

If nothing else, it’ll pause the questions for a good 10 minutes.

Sure, they’ll immediately want to stop talking, but it doesn’t solve the death thing.

Death = presents? Who’s next?

The FDA advises against using death to reinforce nutrition.

That’s a lot of pressure to put on a kid. Instead, say, “Try to avenge me.”

Experts say it’s better to just be honest with your kid.

Not the time to make your kids feel included.

Never tell a child that their beloved pup will simply attach itself to whoever starts feeding it next.

You can’t ease a child’s anxiety by reminding them they could be imprisoned in their own bodies, alive and conscious but unable to move, see, hear, or speak.

While good information, your child likely wasn’t asking about the origins of the kinds of monsters they have nightmares about.

Actually, nobody’s ever said this to a kid before. Try it and let us know how it goes?

Nobody likes a bragger.

Talking about death is difficult but that’s no excuse for an elaborate series of wires and pulleys used to puppet your dead mother-in-law

Preparing a burial with your child can be a better bonding experience if you don’t critique their shoveling technique.

Way to turn bedtime into a fucking minefield.

You’re supposed to name some fake place they go, like heaven.

Most children survive to adulthood. Say that instead.