Children are able to truly understand death when they have developed cognitive capacities for ______.

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Abstract thinking is necessary for children to understand death as a concept and to comprehend that death is irreversible and universal. This ability typically develops during middle childhood (ages 7-11). While sadness and empathy are important emotional components in responding to death, they do not necessarily indicate a full understanding of what death means. Sophisticated language may be helpful in discussing death but is not a prerequisite for comprehension.

Children Are Able to Truly Understand Death When They Have