At what developmental period do children have the most difficulty coping with death, particularly if it is their own?
a. Toddlerhood
b. Preschool
c. School-age
d. Adolescence
D
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A Children in these age-groups are too young to have difficulty coping with their
own death. They will fear separation from parents.
B Children in these age-groups are too young to have difficulty coping with their
own death. They will fear separation from parents.
C School-age children will fear the unknown, such as the consequences of the
illness and the threat to their sense of security.
D Adolescents, because of their mature understanding of death, remnants of guilt
and shame, and issues with deviations from normal, have the most difficulty
coping with death.
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