No One Can Prepare Themselves For A Sudden Death

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be filled with questions about what death is, how it
happens, and why it happens. These questions are part of a young child's
grieving process.
The questions of whether a young child should be allowed to attend
the funeral and what he should or shouldn't see- has seen much debate.
Generally attending funeral is okay. However a child under seven should not
see the deceased. Instead of providing closure this will often traumatize
a child resulting in nigh mares and unresolved fears. There is no way to
put a length limit on the grieving process. If a child was very close to
the person that died, the grieving process will usually take longer. If a
child is still greatly consumed by grief after three months, it is time to
seek a professional evaluation. It could be that your child just needs more
time, or that he may need counseling.
Children ages 12 and under may believe that they are the cause of
the death. Children at this age often blame themselves in an attempt to
gain some ...

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