# The rare courage of including young people at a dying man's bedside

In a personal essay, physician Ranjana Srivastava reflects on witnessing a family's decision to include a young child at the bedside of a dying man. She describes this as a courageous act that goes beyond grief, challenging the common societal instinct to shield children from death. The piece underscores the importance of involving young people in end-of-life experiences.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/14/death-dying-grief-courage-to-include-the-young) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:51 GMT