I'm not sure how to link to old threads, but I made a post this weekend about my son. He had a friend commit suicide and didn't want to go to the funeral that was being held today. I got a lot of great advice and thought I would update the wonderful people who took their time to comment.The funeral was today and I went with my older son. The kids had school today but the majority of the students and teachers were attending the funeral, so I told the 14 year old he could stay home with my husband if he wished. He decided to stay home but handed me a note to give to the boy's mother and sister expressing his condolences. I want to thank whoever suggested that option.The funeral was obviously extremely sad and I am kind of glad my son didn't go. I think it would have been a lot for him to handle. I got home and he asked how everything went and we had a talk on the patio about his friend and suicide. It was pretty productive and I am glad he opened up a little about it. I know he talked to my older son about everything as well so he seems to be processing this as much as a teenager can.Thanks for all the advice. Even the person who told me to punish my son for not going helped me to see how irrational it was for me to force the issue. Hug your kids tight tonight please. via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2yFmelb
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