A 5-year-old girl tells everyone she meets about the recent death of her family's dog. Then she says, "One day, I am going to die, and so will you." Which of the following statements is correct?

Choice A reason: Children as young as 5 can comprehend basic concepts of death and may verbalize concerns. This behavior does not automatically indicate pathology. Choice B reason: Discussing personal thoughts about death is part of normal development and curiosity; parental consent is not required for normal conversation. Choice C reason: At this age, children are developing an understanding of mortality and often verbalize it repeatedly. This is within normal developmental limits and does not require intervention. Choice D reason: The child’s discussion does not indicate obsession or pathology but rather normal developmental exploration of mortality concepts.