Through Jesus sacrifice I have the hope of seeing my sister raised from the dead in the future. Not every child has to watch someone they love die right before their eyes. That is a blessing, because no one, old or young should have to suffer that. But the fact is that people do die. Telling your son that Grandpa moved to Florida or Fido just ran away won t help matters at all.
Children are smart little critters.
They grasp concepts that adults have trouble dealing with. They are liquid in their understanding. They will adapt. When the time comes to approach the subject of death, sit with your child and tell them what has happened. Chances are, they already know.