I'm going to say its harder for a young child... The child grows up with many questions, feelings of lost and not knowing.  The little child  understanding of lost is not there.  They are dependent upon others to tell them the story, and hope its accurate.  Then there is being mis-treated by others and not being old enough to protect oneself.  Missed birthdays, graduations, marriages, child-bearing.  So many things others take for granted on a daily basis when there is two parents.  Yes, its also difficult to loose a parent when you're and adult, however: as and adult your mature enough and lived enough to understand lost.  Well, I can go on and on with thoughts for and against, but the one thing each has in common is lost.. not seeing your loved ones face, not hearing their voice.... the missed holidays, birthdays, all of the first.... Mother you are loved and Missed.. see you soon. 

You would be 81 today, we would have had a big celebration. We love and miss you so much. Thanks for always watching over all of our family members and friends. Let everyone up there know that we love and miss everyone. Have a great day. Your # 3 daughter Patrichia Ann Green Thomas