Out Of The Mouths Of Babes

[Alicia]

For several years my now 7 year old son, Kenny has told me I was the best Mom he'd ever had and that if he comes back again he wants to come back in my tummy. Since he's said these things for a couple of years I've gotten used to it.

But a couple of days ago, he was getting ready to get in the shower and he was taking off his clothes and he said, "I love you Mom. This is my 15th life. I don't remember my other 14 lives." OH MY! I was totally stunned. I'm still stunned as I write this. He said it as calmly as he would say, "What's for dinner?" I didn't react but it was so profound that I got a pen and immediatley wrote it down so that I wouldn't forget it as precisely as he had said it. I was so stunned I don't remember what I actually said, but it was something mundane like, "Oh that's good, it's time to get in the shower now." I didn't know what on earth to do or say.

Since then a friend coached me to explore it with him and I am very eager to. I won't see him again for a couple of days because I had to leave on a business trip. But I welcome any tips on how to broach the subject with him, what are key questions to ask to help him remember, how should I respond, and what is helpful reading for a layman on this topic.

We have a very close, fulfilling and fun relationship and I want it to continue to grow that way. Thank you so much for your comments. I am filled with anticipation at what he might say and the new world he might open up to us.

 

[Ailish]

Welcome Alicia,

First of all, I'd highly recommend reading Carol Bowman's book, Children's Past Lives -- to any parent who has a small child. The book is extremely informative and helpful.

Here are some wonderful threads that may be of interest to you:

The Four Signs of Children's Past Life Memory

How do I talk with my child when she talks about her Past Life?

How can you tell the difference between a child's fantasy and a true past life?

Best of luck with your son and don't hesitate to ask questions,

Ailish

 

[vicky]

Hi Alicia,

Ailish gave you some great links. Your son may just have been testing you to see what you'd say, just to see if it was safe to share.

My son is 6 and a half and he has been talking like this since he was two but only a year ago did he give us any details about his past lives. And boy did they come full force then.

I have always been and remain taken off guard when he starts these conversations. I, too, think its the 'matter of factness' that takes me by surprise. So, I've thought of some things to say when I don't know what to say that will keep him talking.

Oh??? Then what happened?

How did that make you feel?

Tell me more about that?

What else do you remember?

I also actually explained reincarnation to him after following Ailish's advice to do so and it really helped. I received an earfull. Usually kids begin to forget their past lives at about 7 and I can see my son letting go of most of it.

Keep writing down what he says. He may have some unresolved things one day and need help remembering what he already remembered once.

Feel free to send me a private message also.

Vicky

 

[Karoliina]

Welcome to the forum Alicia, and thank you for sharing your experiences with your son!

Ailish and Vicky have already given you some good advice, so just follow their lead and keep us posted on your progress if you feel comfortable with it.

I'm sure you'll love Carol Bowman's books, and also reading through the different threads on this forum (especially this section with children's experiences) as you'll learn that you're not alone in this and to understand your son better! :thumbsup:

Karoliina