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WildernessWriterExplorer · 31-35, M
I would go with 3 days. If you let them continue to grieve and go without school and they associate that reaction as a reward they will continue to grieve harder and longer. Also you have to make them understand that the grieving process is something that they need to get past because as the death of a loved one is tragic and hard, life still goes on.
@WildernessWriterExplorer I understand that. We weren't planning on having him miss too much school. I just don't think he's ready to go back just yet.
WildernessWriterExplorer · 31-35, M
I don’t think you should treat him as a child on this one. This is a mature adult matter and if a person is able to understand the concept of life and death then they need to understand how to grieve. But keeping them home is the worst place to be. They have very low thinking stimulus such as tv, games, and the internet. This allows for a constant dwelling on the death of a loved one in the subconscious. The best thing to do is go out and getting them moving physically. It burns energy and helps them to focus on a task and get through the process. After that they’ll go back to school where they need to be truly focused.
@WildernessWriterExplorer We haven't been keeping him inside and letting him watch TV and such. :) We've been making him do things, even if he doesn't want to. But yes, he will go back to school soon.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
I think a child's loss of a parent is probably the ultimate in psychological disruption.
The effects of which can have long lasting repercussions.
One would hope the child would have access to grief counselling at the very least, and maybe a period of transition supported by education departments; social services and medical bodies.
ALL of whom should appreciate just how hard grief can be to deal with !
The effects of which can have long lasting repercussions.
One would hope the child would have access to grief counselling at the very least, and maybe a period of transition supported by education departments; social services and medical bodies.
ALL of whom should appreciate just how hard grief can be to deal with !
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@Picklebobble2 We do. :) He does know. He was a good boy about it, even though he cried a little. He was concerned about the bullies and us being mad at him if he didn't do so well in school for a little while. Bless him.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@lauriethecolourful Awesome that he was able to TELL you that !!
Now at least, you know what's in his mind at the mention of school !
Well. I guess all you can do is send him off and hope that he finds/connects with enough people who sympathize to ease him back into things.
I hope it goes well for him i really do.
Kids eh ?? lol
Mine are in their late 20's and STILL have me awake at nights ! 😁
Now at least, you know what's in his mind at the mention of school !
Well. I guess all you can do is send him off and hope that he finds/connects with enough people who sympathize to ease him back into things.
I hope it goes well for him i really do.
Kids eh ?? lol
Mine are in their late 20's and STILL have me awake at nights ! 😁
@Picklebobble2 Thank you so much. :) I hope so too. My partner and I always tell him that he can tell us anything, and he does.
Hahaha. I think that's part of being a parent. You will always be worried about them, no matter how old they are. :)
Hahaha. I think that's part of being a parent. You will always be worried about them, no matter how old they are. :)
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@lauriethecolourful Well my condolences friend.
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@lauriethecolourful I can’t offer much apart from a shoulder to cry on...
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IAmJess · 22-25, F
Idk, a week or so?