Would you be able to tell your child that he/she was going to die?

Aww man that is a tough question. I don't know if I could tell my child he was dying, I think I would want to but wouldn't know how to. I mean how do you tell a 4 year old he is dying? That is something I hope I never I have do.

I would like to think that I can tell my child what is happening, and prepare her (I have 2 girls). But, that is a tough decision, and hopefully, that will never happen, but if it does, I would like to think that my husband and I can be brave and talk to her about it. From what I hear and see, it seems like children are much braver than the adults.

No, that would be too much mental torture, to the contrary, i would rather tell that to them about my own dying. If am sure am terminally ill, I would call my children and give them my wishes, teach them how to live without me, emphasise to them the virtues i taught them all my parenting years with them, but for goodness sake, it would be too cruel to tell a child he/she is dying!

Yes I would tell them, would it be the hardest thing in the world to do, yes. Not just telling them, but telling myself as well. I would see it has having no choice, as their mother it's my role to play. As would be being there with them every step of the way. God, this is breaking my heart just thinking about.

I would hate to be in this position, and although it would hurt me immensly to do it, I would have to tell my child. At the end of the day, that way certain arrangements can be made and the child can do everything they want to do before they die. This ensures that although it may sadden people around the child, the child's last days will be their happiest. It would be a lot easier to explain to a mature child, but a young child I would think twice about, as they wouldn't understand what was going on and it would scare them. It is a horrible thing to have to think about. x

I would like to think I would be honest and tell my child. Depending on the age of the child, they will probably figure it out anyway. Courage? That would have to be the hardest thing any parent has to deal with. I have friends that have lost children and I can't imagine where their strength and courage comes from. They do manage to pick up and carry on in their lives. I admire their strength.

that's a good question my friend. if i were in that position i would like to tell my child about the disease and give him courage by faith in GOD almighty. may be its that child that is going to make revolutions agains AIDS. we should find courage for that some how or other.

Wow! What a horrible thing telling your child that he/she is dying. I have 2 ages 8 and 10. I really do not know if I could tell them. It would be almost unrealistic to me, and therefore I would have to make myself believe it. I have lost 2 babies, one still-born and the other to SIDS. I was a basketcase and it took me a while to regain sanity after that. I really do not know if I could. It would take alot of courage and love to say that to a child. Wow, that would be hard.