Maybe it was sad, or maybe it was a mix of several feelings. Lots of kids feel mad, sad, and scared all together. They know that they didn't make their friend move away, and that their goldfish just got old and died, but they still have a part of themselves that's trying to find an answer. They may even blame themselves. However, kids don't make these things happen.
Sad things are a part of life just like happy things are a part of life.
Sometimes children feel confused because they have all those feelings going on inside at once, so they're not sure what to do. Lots of times, mad comes out the easiest, so they get crabby and unpleasant. If that happens, they need to let the sad that's underneath come out. Here's some tips to help children cope with the sad times in their lives. Let them know that it's OK to feel sad.