Today, I'm beginning to regret explaining death to my 3-year-old son. We were at the supermarket when he looked at an elderly woman and loudly told her "You're gonna die soon!" FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I took my 6-year-old son to visit his grandmother, as the doctors say she only has days left to live. Minutes after we arrived, he leaned in close and told her that she's going to hell. FML
Today, I was talking to my only grandson about how I was going to the dentist to get my teeth fixed and how it was going to cost a lot of money, he replied saying "Who cares, you're going to die soon anyways". FML
Today, my four-year-old asked me when I was going to die. I replied "Not for a long time, why?" He looked at me and stated "Because I only want to live with Daddy." FML
Today, I went to the graveyard with my little brother to visit my grandfather's grave. While we were there, my brother suddenly asked me, "Can you die now? I hate you." He's 7 years-old. FML
Today, after my 5-year-old finally got over his grandmother's death, we went to a store and saw a lady that looked exactly like her. She came up to us asking if we saw her grandson; I can't get my son to stop freaking out. FML
Today, I woke up to my 5-year-old son covering my nose and mouth with his hand and complaining, "Noooo, you need to die now." FML
Today, during my uncle's funeral, my four year old loudly asked, "Where's all the dead people?" FML
Today, while at a family reunion, I jokingly asked my 18-year-old son, "When are you and your girlfriend going to give me a grandson?" He then retorted, "When are you going to die?" I was unable to answer at all. FML
Today, my phone made a random noise. I jokingly said, "Wow, I wonder who died now?" Turns out it was my son's grandmother. I had to explain it because I screamed. I also got to tell his dad that his mom just died. FML
Today, I took my very talkative toddler to a grocery store. As we passed a woman in an aisle, my kid pointed and said loudly, "Mummy, why does that lady have such a funny face?" I had to awkwardly apologize while my face went beet red. FML
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gracehi 33
*OP glares at the child* "So are you."
Emma1562 35
Explain to her that that was not appropriate.
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Comments (61)
nwwaverider 14
From the mouths of babes, it's pure innocence that is a rare thing in this world your daughter was right the old women is closer to death I think it's good for people to be reminded of their immortality.. It forces us think and feel on a deeper level. It's only egos that are hurt from the truth.
TacoCat15 10
He's 3, wtf did you expect?
RinoaHeartilly 36
I'm surprised more people aren't saying this. Three is too young.
DoomedGemini 38
Too young to learn about death? Can you halt everything from dying until he's older? Not everyone is comfortable with making up a lie for their child. If you prefer sugar coating it or lying(it sounds negative but i don't know how else to word it), then go ahead, but it's op's child.
lilchica22001 22
At age 3, children cannot understand the concept of death. Their brains literally aren't developed enough to fully grasp what it really means to die. At age 3, their minds still process things as magic and do not have concrete concepts of ideas. You really should study child development before you attempt to "teach" other people #38. And yes...I know what I'm talking about. I'm a pediatric registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in child development.
Tomryan279 10
The daughter is 3 did you read the post. You illiterate piece of crap
False_Stupidity 42
There's a bit of irony in your statement #47 in that the OP clearly refers to her son, not daughter. So who didn't read the FML?
smw83 21
This made me think of Sarah Silverman.
militarybrat 21
Did you also tell him people of all ages die? Or only old people? If hes old enough to talk about death, you also need to tell him whats inappropriate.
dianasaurus 4
In the kid's defense... they do say really weird things. My nephew asked my mom why she wasn't running while she was pulling the wagon. She responded that she was getting old and without missing a beat this little 4 year old says "and ready to die".
lilchica22001 22
Technically...even though you explained death to your son...children really can't comprehend death until the age of 9. Their brains at age 3 still view things as magical and even if you explain it, they aren't able to grasp the concept. With children that young, you have to explain death in terms they can understand without getting too in depth.
tomvertigo 17
Yikes. I mean, the lady probably had no issue with that kind of comment as it came from a toddler but just make sure your little bundle of joy doesn't keep also being a reaper of despair.
TypoFairy 20
Three year olds have no tact/filter. Which is a blessing and a horrible, horrible curse. Re-explain, adding: sometimes elderly can live well over 100, but it's not nice to mention age or death in conversation. You'll definitely get the 'why?', but hopefully kiddo won't do it again. Good luck OP!
sillygirl247 14
Maybe he is just psychic.
beautfldisasta 12
You probably didn't explain death properly to him. Old age isn't the only cause of death.