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I am sorry about your loss. Something else for parents to think about. My cousin died earlier this year. It had(and still has) a huge impact on my family. Alot had to do with how he died.
I'd explained to him that death is a part of life and that our departed cousin is with the Lord now. My son didnt know my cousin so he was very nonchalant about it, almost inappropriately so. Prior to us entering the church he wanted to chase and wrestle his little cousin. I guess he was thinking that because he didnt know our cousin and he's in heaven,every thing is fine. I had to explain to him that there is a time and place for everything and this is not the time or place to play. Even though you may not be sad, others are. It is disturbing and disrespectful to carryon as if our cousin meant nothing. (he is old enough to know better). I also showed him how to comfort my mother while she was grieving, and generally be sensitive to other's feelings.
Because my son is an only child, I have to be careful that my son doesnt become a self absorbed jerk.
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