When Parents Ask If Their School-Age Child Should Attend the Funeral

question 28

Multiple Choice

When parents ask if their school-age child should attend the funeral of their grandmother,the health-care worker would base a response on the understanding that attendance will:

• A) provide an closure for the child.
• B) be a frightening experience.
• C) be a deeply religious experience.
• D) be parents' responsibility is to protect the child from distressing events.

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Definitions:

Widowhood

The state of having lost one's spouse through death, which can have significant psychological, social, and financial impacts.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status, influencing individuals' lifestyles, education opportunities, and occupational prospects.

Fearing Divorce

The apprehension or anxiety about the potential dissolution of a marriage, which can influence individuals' decisions and relationships.

Never-married Mothers

Mothers who have children but have never been married.