Question inspired by a family I saw at the store yesterday. Boy, around 7 or so, is heading around the corner towards me and I hear him say, "So, I'm not going to die, ever?" and two women, mother and grandmother in age, both assuring him, "No! You're never going to die." "You're young, boy." The roughly 12 year old girl with them was silent.
It's been bugging me ever since. I don't remember this conversation with my son, although I'm sure I must have had it at one point. My daughter's not quite ready for it. But I can't imagine lying to a kid like that. Reassuring him, sure, but an outright lie? There must be a better way.