If he is afraid of the reaction he would get from his dad. How does dad feel? Would it help if dad talked to him--would he even apologize to him for not listening to hin about taking him to the dr in the first place? You know what I mean? It's a hard situation.
I think you are on the right track by letting him know that sometimes parents think injuries aren't bad. Maybe he just needs time and once his brother heals, he will feel better.
DeAnna
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