A Central Guideline for Adults Seeking to Communicate Effectively with Children

question 30

Multiple Choice

A central guideline for adults seeking to communicate effectively with children about death is:

• A)Answer what they should want to know.
• B)Tell them what they need to know.
• C)Take your cues from the children.
• D)Employ euphemisms so as not to frighten them.
• E)Change the subject.

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Definitions:

Commitment

A pledge or promise; an agreement that binds one with others or to a cause; the sense of duty one has to accomplish a task; an essential element of caring leadership.

Exploration

The act of traveling in unknown regions to discover new knowledge, resources, or geographical routes.

Responsibility

Having the duty to deal with something or having control over someone, often tied to ethical or moral obligations.