Quote Originally Posted by kup View Post
Don't shield him. Death is a part of life and everyone must face it at some point in their lives by seeing someone close die. Sometimes it happens when you are young and sometimes when you are old, you never know.

Probably best for him to be partially prepared for its existence in a 'make believe' cartoon form than knowing about it first hand in the unfortunate event of a loved one passing.
Interesting. Would you allow a child to watch porn or a show with graphic sex scenes because sex is also a very important part of life?