Perhaps a child you know is facing the death of a loved one.
Adults often fear that children are too fragile to face the reality of death.
Actually, most children are emotionally strong and want to know about death. The truth helps them understand what is real, and what is imaginary. Just like adults, children need to be able to feel pain, mourn, and grow. This fact sheet will help you understand how children view death and how you can help a child cope with the death of a loved one. Very young children understand facts best.