Questioning: Why do I have to give back my toys? Where will they go? Will someone else play with them? Will I get them back someday? Who told you to take them from me? What does lead look like? Is it on the list? What list? What's a recall?
Denial: Mommy, it doesn't look like anything's wrong with the paint. I can't see any lead; where is it?
Anger: Why do you have to take my toys away? It's not fair! Im not happy about this.
Bargaining: Ill be careful, I promise. I won't let my brother lick them. Please, Mommy.
Depression: I don't know what Im going to do. Ill never have another toy as good as this one.
Guilt: Mommy, did I do anything wrong? Im sorry. Do you still love me?
Acceptance: Itll be okay. I don't want a broken toy anyway.
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