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There are no hard rules, but here are things to consider about a tragedy as to which children are more likely to be affected:
- The closer in proximity a child is to the physical event, the more likely the child will be affected. Also: If the child personally knows the victim, the more the child will be affected.
- If the child is more sensitive or anxious in nature.
- If the child has endured a recent trauma such as a parent's deployment, a divorce, a death. If the child identifies with the victim (same age, gender, or other characteristic).
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