How many children are bereaved in Ireland?
Think Adult, Think Child In Ireland approximately 100 people die each day. These are the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends of our 1.2 million children.
A significant number of children will have experienced a significant loss by the age of nine, as shown below:
4 in 10 children will have lost a significant person in their lives 19
1 in 4 will have lost a grandparent
1 in 20 will have lost a close friend
1 in 50 will have lost a parent
It is estimated that up to 60,000 children in Ireland have lost a parent by the time they turn 18.
How children grieve varies depending on their personality, age and level of understanding of death, but all children need clear information. For a range of practical resources and advice to support conversations with children, visit www.childhoodbereavement.ie
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