That sounds like a great way to have a discussion. I don’t know how much I could discuss my belief in the afterlife, though, or what happens at death. Like I said, I don’t really know what I believe, and I only happened on this rocket ship analogy by chance, because of my son’s suggestion

One thing that really struck me in your comment is the way your son was able to rephrase your explanation. It’s really interesting the way children process and make sense of information. I’ve always loved my own son’s rocket response. It was so quick and natural, like, Oh. Of course. That’s when I was flying in my rocket ship. I got it.