How do children cope with the death of their young mother?
4 Answers to "How do children cope with the death of their young mother?"
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I don't think there is a cookie cutter answer for this question .Everyone is different as are kids . I would thinking it would depend on the support system they have to help them cope.Then there is a chance if young enough (1-3) it won't be as hard on the child as it would a older kid . Good but hard question to answer !
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Define "young" and at what age did they lose her?
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Wait until they are teenagers to talk to them. Earlier than that and they don't fully grasp the concept.
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Its fukcing depressing, ive watched a few friends go through it
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Posted by jane343 Jan 24th, 2013 at 7:22AM
The best way they can. I lost my friend at 37 and she left a 3 and a 4year old. Ten years on we are still trying to help them cope. They will fill any silence with conjecture, so its important that they have someone unafraid to answer their questions. Death is part of life and they may get very afraid for themselves and others that they love so try and give them a chance to express what they are afraid of and answer with honesty...the worst has happened and they are still here. Do not wait until they are teenagers as they may have stopped talking by then. Let them know that they are loved and their mum would want them to be happy. Let them understand that it is ok to be sad when you feel sad but its ok to be happy too. Ask them to tell you what they need and help them understand that they were and are loved. So sad and difficult. x
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