Margie's Mother Has Been Reluctant to Tell Her That Grandpa

Multiple Choice

Margie's mother has been reluctant to tell her that Grandpa Bo is dead. After keeping Margie home with a babysitter during the funeral, her mother has said things like, "Grandpa Bo had to go away." But Margie, who has heard adults talking about the death, senses that her mother is avoiding the topic and has come to the conclusion that _____.

A) adults just want to protect their children
B) the conversations were probably false and Grandpa Bo is just away for a while
C) death is a terrifying topic that even adults can't discuss
D) there are some things kids just shouldn't know