About transience
Every life begins with birth and ends with death.
All throughout life we will be faced with a loss, of a friend, classmate, colleague, acquaintance ... Any loss, especially loss of a very close people (parents, brother /sister, friend ...) or a pet is a traumatic experience.
When faced with the loss a lot of emotions occurs in a short period of time. All feelings and emotions are normal and part of coping with loss. Coping with the loss lasts until the person is not ready to face the truth and accept the death of a loved one.
Each is facing a loss in their own way. Mostly, we are shocked when we get the information about loss. This is a genuine reaction, which is also reflected in the body. There may be a lack of energy, sleep disturbances, anger, crying, helplessness, a feeling of emptiness, loneliness, guilt, what could I do/but I did not.
How to explain the loss to a child?
Children respond to a loss according to their age. It is important to explain the loss to a child, listen to them and answer to themIt is necessary that you as a parent prepare. Especially if you have younger children, because it will almost certainly be in almost every sentence the question "WHY ". Therefore, it is important that we are honest, if for no other reason because a lie has short legs. Children will remember what we said, but the question is if we will. Adjust to a child. We have to be careful about the tone of voice and height. It is necessary to avoid statements such as " gone on a trip " or "sleeping". How then to explain to the child that when you will go on a trip or sleep nothing will be wrong.
Do not hide your tears and emotions in front of the child and also enable the same to him. Explain to him that it is normal that we are sad, angry, frustrated when someone dies.
A child may also be affected by the loss of a pet, especially if it was his and he is emotionally attached to it. Also, in this case, it is necessary to take time for the child and explain to him what happened and why it happened. Although this is for many the ultimate test in life, no one can avoid it. If your child will know the truth and dare to show emotions he/she will get over the loss.
Death doesn't surprise the wise one. It is always ready to travel. (Jean de La Fontaine)