The Importance of Telling Children the Truth

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This chapter discusses the importance of telling children the truth about difficult situations, particularly when it comes to the absence of a parent. It uses examples from movies like Forrest Gump and Up to highlight how not informing children of the truth denies them the opportunity to grieve and close out a relationship. The chapter also mentions the impact of Sesame Street's approach to addressing death in helping children adjust and deal with difficult truths.

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