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5-6 Years: 10 Years:
• Concept of death becomes more detailed, accurate and • Sees death as final and the unavoidable conclusion to
factual life
• Some may still think death is reversible; others begin • Clearly knows the difference between alive and dead
to understand its permanence • Understands feelings of loss, both his/her own and the
• Death is scary; they may fear others they know are feelings of others
going to die • Concerned about other survivors
• Death may seem like an accident, something that is not
supposed to happen Adolescent Years:
• Develops a pattern of coping skills which seems to
7-9 Years: work for them
• Questions are asked out of natural curiosity • Begins to internalize the topic of death (investigating
• Intrigued by the workings of the body and its religious and philosophical views about life after
functions death)
• For a few weeks after the death, this age group may • Although seemingly pre-occupied with death, does
still entertain the possibility of the dead person not believe it will ever happen to them
returning • Sees death as the enemy
• Basic understanding of the separation of body and • Looks for a meaning to the death just as intently as
spirit they look for the meaning to life
• Reaction to the death of a loved one by how it will
affect their life
Kathleen K. Cassini & Jacqueline L. Rogers:
DEATH AND THE CLASSROOM

Quality End of Life Care

Hospice of Lubbock is the only
faith-based hospice provider

in the area who can serve both
pediatric and adult patients.
• Full-time medical director

• Pain and symptom management
• 24-hour support
for patient

and family
• Grief recovery/
counseling center
• Lubbock’s only non-profit hospice

• Serving 19 counties since 1987

Call (806) 795-2751 for more information.

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