Death

Some topics are difficult to talk about with children, and death is one of the most challenging. Adults may not realise this, but children are frequently exposed to death. Characters die on television, injured wildlife is found in parks, and pets grow old.

Babies and toddlers may not understand the permanence of death, while preschool children may ask endless questions.

Early childhood educators may need to respond to a child's interest or experience with death. Either because they are curious about the world or because they are grieving the loss of a loved-one.