By Robert Sedillo Jr., Elementary school teacher and USC grad at Cancer Support Community affiliate, Pasadena.
Teach cancer in school? Before we answer this question, like a good teacher, let’s define the word TEACH.
communication
Talking to Children about Cancer
By Becky Franks & Sarah Skoglund –
A cancer diagnosis is a difficult time for not only the patient, but also for their family. If you have cancer and are the parent or guardian of a young child, you may wonder whether it’s a good idea to discuss your illness with your child. Child psychologists agree that it is usually best to give your child accurate, age-appropriate information because when left to their own thoughts and ways of understanding, kids can blame themselves or make up ideas about what mom or dad are going through and what the outcome may be. Talking to a child about cancer is not easy, but it is necessary and important.