Explaining death to young children is difficult. There is a small, easy to read childrens book called 'Water Bugs and Dragonflies', Which uses a simple, very gentle metaphor to explain death. I would...
Okay, several reasons....children are born a blank slate and all their behaviours are learnt. So they copy what they see. Either through parents/siblings/family members...or through the media such as...
Start when the child is very young, referring to the birth mother who lovingly gave birth, knowing the child would need another mother who would love, care for and raise this special baby. Let the...