The parents of 4-year-old Sara prepared her for the death of a seriously ill uncle. They...

 

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The parents of 4-year-old Sara prepared her for the death of a seriously ill uncle. They spoke about illness and answered all of her questions honestly. When the uncle died, it seemed appro- priate for the whole family to attend the wake. In preparation, the parents explained that Uncle George was going to heaven. Several days after attending the wake, Sara asked, "Do you think Uncle George got where he was going yet?" What does Sara's comment indicate about her under- standing of death? The parents of 4-year-old Sara prepared her for the death of a seriously ill uncle. They spoke about illness and answered all of her questions honestly. When the uncle died, it seemed appro- priate for the whole family to attend the wake. In preparation, the parents explained that Uncle George was going to heaven. Several days after attending the wake, Sara asked, "Do you think Uncle George got where he was going yet?" What does Sara's comment indicate about her under- standing of death?

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Saras comment suggests that she may be in the early stages of developing an understanding of deat... View the full answer