Escamilla A L
Neurol Neurocir Psiquiatr. 1977;18(4):211-21.
A review of different viewpoints on the theme "Death and the child" is made. When the child loses a loved object, he has to accept it in the outside world and manage the changes in his inner world. If the lost object is very needed, his ability to comprehend death is obstructed. When and how it is possible to help the child to understand death, is also examined. Depending of the age, development stage, previous relationships with the dead person, each child reacts differently. Effects of divorce on children are studied. A method that provides better avenues for ellaboration to children is presented.
本文对“死亡与儿童”这一主题的不同观点进行了综述。当孩子失去心爱的之物时，他必须在外部世界接受这一事实，并应对内心世界的变化。如果失去的对象是非常需要的，其理解死亡的能力就会受到阻碍。本文还探讨了何时以及如何帮助孩子理解死亡。根据年龄、发育阶段以及与逝者先前的关系，每个孩子的反应各不相同。研究了离婚对孩子的影响。提出了一种为向孩子阐释问题提供更好途径的方法。
