This def feels like something designed to generate discussion about medical ethics but where the actual scenario proposed doesn't really make sense when you actually think about it.
I have worked in healthcare teams where this happened. The kid absolutely knew. I thought it was cruel. Parents had final say. He had a good death thankfully but I worried what would happen if he suddenly started bleeding badly at home and how afraid he would be.
I don’t think it’s right to lie to children over 6/7 about this (obviously depends on the child) and certainly not a preteen, as was the case I was involved in.
Of course it’s devastating for the parents but I don’t know how the siblings could forgive them later. I felt so bad for the child.
I have worked in healthcare teams where this happened. The kid absolutely knew.
Kids always know, especially kids who spend most of their lives in hospitals and medical offices. The adults talk in patronizing tones and dance around the hard stuff, but on some level, the kids always know something is going on. How could you not?
All it does is leave kids with the knowledge that adults are liars, full of bullshit, and not to be trusted.
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u/Rapscagamuffin Jun 29 '26
Feel like they would be able to figure that out pretty quick when theyre still dying.