How Are the Parents Coping?
What Does the Child Want?
It is also important to prepare your child for the potential emotional reactions of other attendees.
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In general, you should answer any questions your child asks directly and honestly, without resorting to euphemisms.
Still Can’t Decide?
Requiring a child’s attendance can create feelings of resentment.
As noted at the beginning of this article, there is no clear-cut answer to this question.
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