A child does not fully comprehend the concept of death until about age 10, according to Leary. If a child has lost a parent, it is very likely that he will not grieve in front of his surviving parent.

Read updated information from your favorite MilSpouse.com bloggers!

The military’s fraternization policy, which prohibits personal and business relationships among officer and enlisted service members, doesn’t apply to wives, yet their friendships can still be influenced by it.