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How can the death of a parent affect development?
Children who experience parental loss are at a higher risk for many negative outcomes, including mental issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, somatic complaints, post-traumatic stress symptoms), shorter schooling, less academic success, lower self-esteem5, and more sexual risk behaviors6.
How do you tell a teenage parent that died?
Helping a Teenager Deal with Grief
- Acknowledge their presence, their importance, their opinions, thoughts, and feelings.
- Be patient and open-minded.
- Be available – Sit with the child, listen to them, and answer their questions.
- Let them know that a range of different emotions is normal.
What happens to your insurance if your teen causes an accident?
In a less regulated state, insurance is a free market. Insurers are free to choose whoever they want to insure. Naturally, insurers would prefer only to insure people who will rarely if ever cost them any money in terms of claims. In those states, insurers may very well cancel your policy if your teen causes an accident.
What happens if my teen is not a listed driver?
If your teen drives a car in your household for which he/she is not a listed driver, your insurer will not provide any insurance for you or your teen if he/she gets into an accident in that car.
How do you prepare for the death of a parent?
As you’re preparing for the death of a parent, a checklist of financial questions and actions may help you stay organized. While each family’s way of coping will be different, there are some steps you can take when a parent dies that may help you through this difficult process.
What happens when your child gets a driver’s license?
When your child turns sixteen and gets a driver’s license, you can expect your car insurance to soar. And if your teen gets into a car accident that is his or her fault, things will get even worse.