4-Year-Old Rebecca's Grandfather Died a Few Weeks Ago

question 96

Multiple Choice

4-year-old Rebecca's grandfather died a few weeks ago. Rebecca is very fond of him and would wait for him to visit her house every weekend. Now that it has been a few weeks since he last visited, Rebecca has been asking her mother why her grandfather has not come over to visit her. Considering that Rebecca is only a child, which of the following approaches should her mother follow while answering her questions?

• A) reassure Rebecca that her grandfather will visit her every night in her dreams
• B) try to divert Rebecca's attention and avoid questions related to death
• C) explain that her grandfather has gone on a very long trip and will not be coming over anymore
• D) explain as simply as possible that her grandfather died and answer any questions Rebecca has about his death

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