Three-year-old Jeffrey's father has just died. The best way to communicate with Jeffrey is to tell him
A) that Daddy died and isn't coming back.
B) that Daddy went to sleep.
C) that Daddy went away.
D) nothing.

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Three-year-olds need clear and concrete explanations. Telling Jeffrey that his father died and isn't coming back is honest and helps him understand the permanence of death.

Three-Year-Old Jeffrey's Father Has Just Died