7-Year-Old Matthew's Mother Met with an Accident and Passed Away

Multiple Choice

7-year-old Matthew's mother met with an accident and passed away recently. He has started asking his father about his mother's whereabouts and cries for her all the time. His father is trying his best to pacify him with toys and other gifts, but he knows that sooner or later he must deal with this situation. Which of the following is the best strategy for dealing with Matthew's questions?

A) The father should evade his questions for as long as possible.
B) The father should treat the topic of his mother's death as unmentionable.
C) The father should be honest about his mother's death.
D) The father should distract him with other pursuits.