Why is it unwise to use euphemisms when explaining death to children?
a. Children will take the euphemisms literally and fail to understand the deeper meaning of such statements.
b. Children will become traumatized and start to fear things they should enjoy.
c. Children will come to confuse cartoon and storybook characters with real people.
d. Research shows that such approaches actually lead to greater symptoms in children.
Answer: a. Children will take the euphemisms literally and fail to understand the deeper meaning of such statements.
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