Myths About Children And Grief
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We like to think that children don't understand loss and we really like to think that kids don't understand death at all!! Let's look at some myths about children and grief:
- Children don't understand death, therefore they don't grieve.
- Everyone grieves the same way, in a logical and orderly progression.
- Infants/Toddlers are too young to grieve and mourn.
- Children are resilient. They "bounce back". Grief is short term.
- Childhood bereavement always leads to a maladjusted adult life.
- Children are not affected by adult's grief.
- Speaking to a deceased will reopen a child's grief wounds.
- Children should be protected and shielded from the pain of grief.
- Children cope with grief more easily if they have lots of activities.
- Children don't hurt as much because they understand less.
HALos's is deeply grateful to Darcie Sims for her willingness to share this info. with others. Darcie D. Sims, Ph.D., CGC, CHT/ Grief Inc./ 9016 Taylorsville Road #181/ Louisville, KY 40299/ (502) 671-0535/ Email: Griefinc@aol.com
