An 8-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a ...

[burchfield96]

An 8-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother is telling him that his sister has been staying over at a friend's house. What problems are likely to result for the boy from this mother's actions?
 
  a. undermining of trust
  b. a sense of being abandoned and alone
  c. a lack of self-confidence
  d. all of these
  e. none of these

Question 2

A central guideline for adults seeking to communicate effectively with children about death is
 
  a. answer what they should want to know
  b. tell them what they need to know
  c. take your cues from the children
  d. employ euphemisms so as not to frighten them
  e. change the subject

[nikmaaacs]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C

[burchfield96]

TYSM

[diana chang]

Gracias!