Is it appropriate to watch the Queen's funeral with children?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhile the nation sits down to watch the Queen's funeral there may be some parents wondering whether it's appropriate for their children to watch.
For school aged children, the Queen has been a popular topic among schools this year, with the Platinum Jubilee being celebrated just a few months ago, and now the country mourns the death of Her Majesty.
While death may be familiar to some children, for others it may be a new experience. For those who’ve not experienced bereavement before, they’ll be hearing lots of concepts that are likely new to them and may need some explaining. Read more: Queen's funeral LIVE as nation comes to a standstill for state funeral of Elizabeth II For children who’ve already experienced the death of somebody important, this may be a reminder of what death means to them and their loved ones.
They may or may not have attended a funeral before, but could be asking you about watching The Queen’s funeral. That's why national childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish says the events of today could be a good opportunity to introduce the concept of funerals to a child.
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