An 8-year-old child has learned that his teenage sister was in a car accident and died. His mother is telling him that his sister has been 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 to the child about his sister's death can lead to a range of problems for the child, including undermining of trust, a sense of abandonment and loneliness, and a lack of self-confidence. The child may also struggle with grief and confusion, as he is not given the opportunity to process and understand his sister's death in a healthy way. Thus, all of these options are likely outcomes of the mother's actions.

An 8-Year-Old Child Has Learned That His Teenage Sister Was