Human Growth and Development / Unit 17 HGD 2443 short lesson, about 20 seconds
When a Child Dies
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The idea
The death of a child or young adult is especially hard, perhaps because it violates the expected timing of the lifespan, in Neugarten's terms.
In practice
Parents hiding their grief from each other to protect each other, worsening both.
Where people slip
Rituals may be lacking for infant deaths, and bereaved parents may become overprotective of surviving children.
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