How Does the "Timely" Death of an Elderly Grandparent Compare

Multiple Choice

How does the "timely" death of an elderly grandparent compare to the "untimely" death of a child?

A) The sudden and unexpected nature of the child's death may be more difficult for the family to cope with.
B) Both deaths are traumatic and would likely lead to the same reaction among family members.
C) Unlike the death of a child, families experience "shattered normalcy" with the loss of an elderly grandparent.
D) The reaction to the death of an elderly grandparent is generally more intense.