“At some point along the way, almost every child fantasizes about what life would be like without their parents. It would be a lot of fun, with unlimited TV, ice cream every night for dinner and none of those pesky rules” (Tesoriero 1). Except that’s not how life works. When a parent dies and reality sets in, it quickly shows us that these aren't just fun games like we might think. The death of a parent is a devastating reality that some young children must face with the effects it will have on them for the rest of their lives. The loss of a parent has a huge impact on a child, as this event will change their entire life in the blink of an eye. How the child uses this tragedy to shape him as a person will determine the person he becomes, whether that is a good or bad thing, and how he perceives and handles the difficult situation. There are two types of death that a child can experience with his or her person. his parent. Unfortunately, the most common illness is an illness such as cancer or other medical problems. When a parent has cancer, it can be very difficult for the child. After years of long trips to the hospital and countless hours spent crying in different waiting rooms, the child may become angry or upset when their parent is not getting better. In this situation, it is important that the child is informed about what is happening to their parent. The treatments no longer work as they used to, which means that mom or dad will die soon. The child has probably noticed that their parent is no longer as active. It is important to inform them of the situation so that there are no false hopes that could lead to more devastating heartbreak than expected. During this difficult period, the child watches his parent slowly die. The child may become a... middle of paper...... will not be there to help her choose the dress. She won't be walking down the aisle with her proud father in tears. The son who has just had his first granddaughter will never be able to take her to his grandparents. The only thing these children have of their parents are photos. These adults grow up like children and see life in a whole new light. Walking around every day seeing others with their parents breaks their hearts. They often wonder why it had to be their parents. They see things they should have been grateful for that others usually don't think about. They are grateful for everything they have now, they just wish it wasn't necessary for this reason. The death of a parent can have a positive or negative impact on a child. Sometimes the child grows up and uses that pain to become something great. They agree that their parent dies prematurely