Which of the following is true regarding the loss of a child?

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The inability to make sense of the loss increases the intensity of grief as it creates a feeling of confusion and uncertainty which can make adjustments to the loss even more difficult.

Answer: B
 The younger the child is at the time of death, the more difficult it is for parents to cope with the loss because they have invested much hope and dreams in the child's future and losing the child means the loss of all those dreams.

Option A is incorrect as parents tend to overlook the surviving siblings' needs and struggles in coping with their loss. Option D is also incorrect as couples with shaky marriages usually experience more marital strains following the death of a child.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Loss of a Child