From Library Journal:
Parents of children living in an era of assassination, air disaster, and space tragedy need this clear, extremely readable guide to helping their kids deal with death. Schaefer, a funeral director and lecturer, and Lyons, a journalist, quote many psychologists and social workers as they discuss areas like children's reactions (anger, guilt, responsibility) to murder, suicide, and SID; to attending the funeral; and to the normal biological "message" of death ("wore out"). They stress flexibility and age-related needs and also provide a useful crisis section, but they might have omitted statements like "death is a form of abandonment" and "the greatest denial is a closed casket." Otherwise, highly recommended. Bibliography and list of support groups not seen. Janice Arenofsky, formerly with Arizona State Lib., Phoenix
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Publishers Weekly:
Parents often find it difficult to talk with their children when death occurs in the family. Brooklyn, N.Y., funeral director Schaefer and journalist Lyons bring their combined experience to bear on such delicate moments. Emphasizing reliance on biological explanation (e.g., "His body stopped working") rather than on fantasies or euphemism ("He's asleep"), the authors present "communication contracts" that parents may incorporate into a family blueprint for children at various age levels. Drawing on the research of psychologists and other counselors, they offer scenarios for children through the adolescent years to help them accept loss and express grief. Parents should find their concepts helpful.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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