Laurel's Mother Has Been Reluctant to Tell Her That Grandpa

Laurel's mother has been reluctant to tell her that Grandpa George is dead. After keeping Laurel home with a babysitter during the funeral, her mother has said things like, "Grandpa George had to go away." But Laurel, who has heard adults talking about the death, senses that her mother is avoiding the topic and has come to the conclusion that _____.

A) adults just want to protect their children
B) the conversations were probably false and Grandpa George is just away for a while
C) death is a terrifying topic that even adults can't discuss
D) there are some things kids just shouldn't know