A parent 's death is not the only cause of abandonment fears in a child . Often mothers are depressed , mentally ill or addicted to alcohol and illicit drugs . They are unable to fathom the needs of their child and provide consistent loving parenting .

Question: What should happen to a child experiencing the loss of a parent ?
Answer: The child should work it out themselves .The child should be ignored by others .None of the above choices .The child should be left to their own devices .