Few questions arise before children enter the school environment and become aware of others attitudes. When the child begins to ask questions, honest, informative and sensitive responses should be offered. If the child is not ready to understand the answers then the questions would not have arisen in the first place. Communication is vital and encouragement should always be given. Many emotions can be experienced by siblings.
Many issues have to be lived with and therefore understood.
My son often explains to people what has happened to his sister's leg, and this takes away some of the pressure that would otherwise completely lie with her. If hospitalisation is deemed necessary, it is advisable to keep a special eye on the siblings who are left out of the parents main focus. This phase may raise specific problems for the teenager. Physical appearance becomes especially important. Particular attention should be paid to a good cosmetic appearance by the professionals at the Disablement Services Centres.