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THE FIRST MENTION
OF DEATH
Parents can help their children understand the concept of death if they familiarize them with this reality before they have to face it directly. Many parents wait until they themselves are confronted with death before they start thinking about how to talk about it with children. That may not be the best time, especially if parents are also dealing with the loss. Better to tak«» a few moments and reflect on your beliefs about death and your experiences with it. Then, there are endless opportunities to talk with children about death as a part of life. However, most parents ignore these chances, trying to protect their children from "unpleasantness.’* Experts say that parents should, instead, seize these opportunities.
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