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HopeHoops

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4. That's one of the reasons pets are so wonderful. You have to say good-bye eventually.

Reply to rbnyc (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 04:27 PM

Jul 2012

Having to do that is one of the toughest decisions you ever make, but it does help children see the temporal nature of life. Eventually they'll have to say good-bye to us. It's never easy under any circumstances, but it is a fact and one that can't be ignored.

Hang in there.

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My son's friend drowned this week. [View all] rbnyc Jul 2012 OP

So last night... rbnyc Jul 2012 #1

It's not easy. I had a good friend get electricuted in 5th grade (similar age). HopeHoops Jul 2012 #2

Thanks so much for your reply. rbnyc Jul 2012 #3

That's one of the reasons pets are so wonderful. You have to say good-bye eventually. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #4

You did not do anything wrong. Ruby Reason Jul 2012 #5

Thank you. rbnyc Jul 2012 #6