Tweens and Coping with Death
A few days ago we got some sad news. One of my daughter’s friends (and teammate) lost her father. Her father passed away at the age of 45, and while I don’t know the exact cause of death yet, I do know his death was unexpected. I just saw him a few days ago when he came to pick his daughter up from practice.
My daughter was very upset and has expressed sadness for her friend who is now fatherless at age 9. The memorial service is later this week and I am struggling with whether I should let my daughter come with me or not. My daughter is such a worrier and compassionate child. I don’t know if it would make it easier to deal with or whether it would send her off into an even greater state of stress.
What would you do? Is she too young for something like this? Would you let her make the decision?
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1 opinion for Tweens and Coping with Death
aRRoGaNcE
Mar 20, 2008 at 7:43 am
If she knew him like a family member you should let her go. It’s really your call. I understand she is a compassionate child; I am too, but I also can tell she loves her friend and she wants to be their to support her. I know it can be a hard decision but if you didn’t let her go, she would be questioning, ” Why didn’t I go to (name of friend’s father) memorial service?” If you went by yourself it’ll be okay too.
I hope this helps you!
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