It may seem hard to tell him, but honesty is the best policy.

It can be very rough when a family member dies. For younger children, it can be even more difficult. This is because many young children will not understand what is going on. If you are a parent who is trying to explain death to your child, you may not be sure what exactly to say. Here are some tips on how to explain death to your child.

Being Honest

It can seem difficult to tell your child about a death. In fact, there are some people who may even lie or put the truth offer until a moment when the timing seems right. Unfortunately, this is the worst thing that you can do. Be honest about the death. Let your child know that the person has died. It may seem hard, but saying it flat out can be for the better.

A Happy Place

Let your child know that the family member is in a happy place. One of the biggest problems with death is that many child fear that their family member is somewhere, having the same feelings that they are. Letting your child know that the deceased is in a better place is an important key to helping them cope.

Mention Other Deceased

Try to bring up a family member, friend, or pet who has died already. Tell your child that the deceased family member is in heaven with the other deceased person or animal. This will help your child understand that their family member is not going to be coming back at any point. They will realize that just like the other deceased person or animal that they know of, the family member is only going to be in their memories.

No More Suffering

Tell your child that the family member is no longer in pain. If the family member died because of cancer or another condition that causes them to experience a lot of suffering, this is the best thing that you can tell their child. While it is unlikely that it will make them feel better about the death at the moment, it is likely that they will remember in years to come that their family member is no longer in pain.

It can be difficult for a child to cope with a death. If you begin to notice that your child is having an unusually hard time coping with the death of your family member, it may be a good idea to consider grief counseling for your child. A therapist may be able to find a way to better explain death to your child than you can.

Parents often wonder if their teenage children are having sex. Although there is no way to be sure unless you catch your teen in the act or your teen admits it to you, there are a number of signs which may indicate it. Here are some of the different things to look out for if you’re trying to determine whether your teen child may be sexually active.

Birth Control Pill

If your daughter has asked to go on the birth control pill, there is a possibility that  it may be because she wants to become sexually active. Keep in mind that there are other legitimate reasons that your teenage child may want to go on the birth control pill, such as an irregular period or acne. However, there is a possibility that these may even be used as excuses to get on the pill. It is hard to know either way.

Condoms

A huge indicator of your teen being sexually active is if he or she has condoms. Most teens will keep condoms in their drawers unless they are smart enough to know that you would look there. Be sure to check their receipts to find out if they have purchased condoms. Also keep in mind that if your child is having sex in your home, there is a possibility that you will find used condoms in the garbage.

Dating

When teenagers begin dating, there is a possibility that they may be sexually active. This is especially true if your son or daughter is in an exclusive relationship. Most teens will not have sexual intercourse while their parents are at home, though some will. If the teens ever have the house to themselves, you may need to worry, however.

These are just a few of the different signs which may indicate that your son or daughter is sexually active. Unless you catch your teen child having sexual intercourse, there is really no way to know for sure, however. Remind your teen that in the event that they do have sex, you want them to come to talk to you about it beforehand. This is a good way to encourage them to be prepared and use contraception when the time for them to have sexual intercourse does come.

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