Children's Understanding of Death Children's understanding of Death is provided by Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut Bereavement Program. This chart is meant to be used as a guideline and not a checklist. All children develop at different rates and it is important to remember that the parents know their own child the best. Guilt - blames self for death May worry how the deceased can eat, breathe, etc. Death is viewed as an interruption.
Death is an enemy Bodily changes emphasize growth and life.
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