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Originally Posted by Angua
There again my children managed very well with the death of their grandmother at the ages of 7 & 4. We were sharing the same house at the time and they knew she was not in the best of health. Was still very shocking.
Learning that something has to die in order that omnivores can eat meat is a valuable lesson particularly when healthy eating is being actively encouraged. Knowing what something really is, is vital.
People continue to underestimate the ability of children to cope with the unpleasant aspects of life and death. Persisting in attributing the same level of learned sentimentality as adults have to children, does nothing to teach youngsters to cope for themselves.
Would imagine the rearing of this lamb would involve some very practical arithmetic. From the initial purchase through to housing & feeding costs, followed by the value of the meat once sold & to calculate the profit.
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not arguing with any of that except where it should be taught
yes lots of children cope very well but not all do and it is their parents who make those choices