Since they are already so well informed and seek out the knowledge about their illness so readily, it would only make sense to tell them everything they desire to know. ... They are seeking ways to express their feelings, to let off some of the pressures that can be building up inside. ... (p. 18, 19) Because children often hide the truth to protect those they love, their emotions become pent-up inside them. ...

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