Which need is listed by the Harvard study results for bereaved children?

• A. To know they will be cared for
• B. To learn the exact timing of the death
• C. To join the choir
• D. To receive a commemorative plaque

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that bereaved children need security through ongoing care. The Harvard study highlighted that knowing someone will continue to look after them and provide steady support is a crucial need during grief. This sense of being cared for gives children emotional safety, helps them process the loss, and supports their adjustment over time.

The other options miss that core need. Knowing the exact timing of the death doesn’t provide ongoing security or practical support, and joining a choir or receiving a commemorative plaque doesn’t address the essential need for reliable caregiving and emotional stability in the aftermath of loss.