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**l_b_rex** · 11-13-2008, 08:11 AM

I read up on this and one article said it is a very bad idea to go out and replace the pet right away. They say young children need to go throught he grieving stage because if they don't it can lead to other coping methods of drugs or alcohol when they are older because replacinga pet is a way to avoid dealing with it. If she asks for a new one then I can but only when she asks. I think this is a good idea too.

11-13-2008, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
l_b_rex The almighty Dr.Tran! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,084 OS: Vista Home Premium 32 bit	Re: How do I tell a 4 yr old her Hamster died? I read up on this and one article said it is a very bad idea to go out and replace the pet right away. They say young children need to go throught he grieving stage because if they don't it can lead to other coping methods of drugs or alcohol when they are older because replacinga pet is a way to avoid dealing with it. If she asks for a new one then I can but only when she asks. I think this is a good idea too.