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Date Posted: 20:07:34 06/13/12 Wed
Author: DOS - in the end, children under 6 dont need to be there
Subject: As the mother of a 4 yo I am have to say that as much as part of me would rather have him there I would more than likely leave him with frirends if it was a the funeral of a family member or my mom if it was a friend. Now on the flip side as a child that lost a parent I feel cheated at not attending my dads funeral when I was 4, but since most of that time is barely a blip in my memory, i dont lose sleep over it
In reply to: chris k 's message, "stupid question" on 08:44:01 06/13/12 Wed


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[> Tough Question. I started going to Viewings and Funerals when I was 8 yrs. old. But, my 3 brothers and I were raised very strictly. Catholic school, the whole bit. I never had a problem with it nor did 2 of my brothers. My oldest brother had a very hard time with it and to this day advoids them at all cost and has raised his children the same way. I don't think that is healthy either. I guess it would depend on the child, but I don't think a child needs to be exposed to a funeral or a viewing before 10. IMHO! -- Cathy F., 20:09:27 06/13/12 Wed [1]


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[> [> My first encounter with death was my grandfather and I was 11. Although it broke my heart, I felt "ready" for the scene. I had the comfort of many relatives that I loved and my grandmother gave me the option of the viewing. At that point, I knew what death meant and it was positive for me. I think children have to have a real grasp on what death is especially for a viewing. -- jenks-waving to Cathy F., 06:00:52 06/14/12 Thu [1]


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