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a website to help parents talk with their children about potentially sensitive topics:
Birth, Death, and Fantastical Beings
Traditionally, many Chinese
families will avoid conversations about death with their children for fear of bringing bad luck
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This idea comes from Taoism and Buddhist tradition.
Studies have found that Irish teachers and parents have a positive attitude towards death:
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They report understanding the importance of having conversations about death with their children
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Additionally, they have reported concerns about unresolved grief when the child grows up, if they avoid these conversations
What cultural variations exist?
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