[HPFGU-OTChatter] Helping Muggle children ...Waking Albus Dumbledore

[kemper mentor]

Mary wrote:

As more and more young (under age 10) children are finishing book 6, I am  
having to explain, help understand, soothe, and otherwise deal with some very  
upset children. 

Does anyone have suggestions on how to handle this? 
 
 
Kemper now:
 
JKR has given parents everywhere an opportunity to address Death with their kids.  
There have been good suggestions made.  I would add throwing a wake into the mix.  
 
At the wake everyone can draw, talk, write, about a man who's been in some people's lives for a few years.  After every art display, story, or reading, Albus can be toasted with quality rootbeer, gingerale, or sparkling cider.  The art and writing can be displayed in a small area in the house for some established period of time. (Too long a time period is not moving past the grief, too little is not validating the grief)  There can be a small ritual taking it down later.
 
Just an idea.  
 
Kemper

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