When a Sibling Dies, Parents and Relatives Often

question 74

Multiple Choice

When a sibling dies, parents and relatives often:

• A) Deny the living siblings the right to grieve.
• B) Help their remaining children to mourn the loss.
• C) Involve their children in rituals that encourage them to say goodbye to the sibling that died.
• D) Postpone making decisions and moves that will further change the family's routines.

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