An eight-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother has told him that his sister is only staying over at a friend's house. What problems are likely to result for the boy from this mother's actions?

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The mother's actions of lying about the sister's death can lead to various psychological issues for the boy, including undermining of trust in his mother or others, feeling abandoned or alone due to the sudden loss without proper explanation, and a lack of self-confidence stemming from the confusion and insecurity about his environment and relationships.

An Eight-Year-Old Child Has Learned That His Teenage Sister Was