USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Douglass was about ten years old when his mother died, and soon after that he was given to Lucretia Auld, who sent him to serve her brother-in-law, Hugh Auld in Baltimore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Douglass begins by explaining that he does not know the date of his birth (he later chose February 14, 1818), and that his mother died when he was 7 years old.

Detailed explanation-3: -Use simple words to talk about death. Be calm and caring when you tell your child that someone has died. Use words that are clear and direct. “I have some sad news to tell you. Grandma died today.” Pause to give your child a moment to take in your words.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gently but directly, use the words ‘dead’ and ‘died’ within short explanations. Using euphuisms and vague language often creates fear in children. Phrases like “Passed away, gone to sleep, he’s with grandma, lost their life” do not explain in concrete terms that their loved one has died.