Announcing the death of parents in cases of child earthquake victims

Death is a challenging event even for adults, and when it comes to children, understanding death and coping with the absence of a loved one can be extremely difficult. The death of a parent is one of the most painful experiences a child can go through. How children perceive death and their reactions vary depending on their age. What parents and other loved ones fear the most is how to deliver the news of death to a child. Besides how to deliver the news, the timing of such news is also a critical consideration.In the aftermath of a major earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş on February 6.2023 a case is presented where a child was trapped under rubble and lost their mother.