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Old 23rd June 2009, 10:41pm   #16
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i think generally at the age of 3, he isn't going to understand, no matter which way you explain it. you could sugar coat it, or tell the harsh reality. either, way, he'll probably nod then ask for a new hamster.
Yeah i'd rather not sugar coat it, i feel its a good time to explain about the reality of death the now with a pet, rather than his great grans or anyone else.
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Jen, here's a few links about explaining death to children. The first two are more about explaining people death than pet death, but might still be useful.

http://www.hospicenet.org/html/talking.html

http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotion...ngs/death.html

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/explain...-ts/page1.aspx
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