Explaining death to children.

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  • E A Grollman
چکیده

ABSTRACT This essay deals with the necessity of explaining death to children, and offers guidelines as to how parents can do this. It points out that ignoring the child's need to confront the issue of death can only be harmful, depriving him of the opportunity to share his grief. The author suggests that parents be honest with their children about death, be receptive to the child's feelings and bewilderment, and encourage the child to verbalize his fantasies and fears. (NG)

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of school health

دوره 47 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1977