I am raising my sister's son along with my own children but he keeps asking when his real mom is coming back and I do not know how much truth a six-year-old can handle.
More people experience this than they realize.
The caregiver must balance honesty with hope while helping a child understand that love can continue even when circumstances cannot be changed.
“Where Are You with African communal parenting traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.