Interesting subject. I remember when I was young, I was frightened of the thought of my parents dying and at night, I'd try to imagine what it would be like, how I'd feel if I didn't exist and nothing existed. What would be and where would all the feelings go?
Now as a parent, IMHO I think it's important not to frighten and put unnecessary worry and stress upon your child. (I'm not saying you did this Alice :)) There's nothing wrong with making death sound like there's nothing to worry about, even if you do not believe in it yourself. You can discuss the theories and your own beliefs on death when your child is older, and better equipped to handle the fact that there may be nothing after death, and heaven and angels are just a fantasy. As for the lying aspect, I think it's impossible to lie about death as nobody knows what happens really after we die.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity the think about how I'll be explaining this subject to Oliver. I'm sure it wasn't easy answering questions you are unprepared for (presumably) and you weren't expecting it YET. :)
 

I think its interesting that staff said they were 'concerned'. It makes it sound like you've done something wrong! Surely Isabel was just displaying the usual child's curiosity. There's nothing wrong with asking those questions, or trying to find answers.

I always wonder how I will approach the subject of my religion with my children. I'd want to be open but I couldnt have them going to school saying 'My mummy's a witch!' (though they'd probably say that anyway :-))