Adolescence is the period when grief and loss is accepted as being a part of life and is something that will happen to everyone at some point. They are very much aware of what is occurring and may become more intrigued on the reason for death and what happens after life. This age group is more vulnerable to experiencing loss as this is the time where they are beginning to adjust to many life changes and losses such as losing their childhood and childhood friends, leaving home and planning for the future, grieving over the break-up of friendships and relationships, or the death of someone close. Adolescents and adults deal with grief and loss similarly however, at this point in their life they are often going through emotional ups and downs
