Say to him (in front of her) that she is right and he shouldn't be upset at death. And you don't want any crying when his grandmother snuffs it. But when that happens they will all enjoy what's called a wake.

This makes me so angry! If she was my mother-in-law, she wouldn't hear the end of it. She's despicable for doing that to your mourning child, and telling anyone to "man up" is wrong, especially a 5 year old. Sorry this happened, OP. Hopefully you set things straight with her.

Really? That isn't her child. Refuse her contact with your son. If she's going to abuse him like that, She doesn't deserve any grandchildren at all.

Kick her the hell out of your house. And if you were at her house leave and don't return until she apologizes and lets your son know that she was wrong!!

three words: what a bitch!

FY son's life. :(

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is hard but to a child who grew up with a pet! It must be devastating. You do realize that's assault right? Your child is gong to be scared to grieve now. That is awful.

Seriously?! When our dog died my step dad was crying. She's the one who should "man up" and admit that what she did wasn't okay.

What a ****. don't worry, in a few years your son can slap her and tell her to man up when she's in the hospital for age related health problems.

That's terrible!