A 4-year-old child asks her parent what dying means. A child this age:
a. Normally does not ask about death
b. Should be given a detailed explanation
c. May view death as a kind of sleep
d. Should be discouraged from discussing this topic
C
Children at this age are just beginning to wonder about death. They are not able to fully comprehend it. Children should be given very basic explanations. Allow the child to discuss the topic in a general way. Children often view dying as a type of sleep.
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