Explaining death to young children is difficult. There is a small, easy to read childrens book called 'Water Bugs and Dragonflies', Which uses a simple, very gentle metaphor to explain death. I would...
Yes; in fact, lots of kids in US foster care who need families are over 16. Non-US citizens who are over 16 cannot gain US citizenship via adoption, however.
NO, done it myself. It takes a lot to raise a child at that age because you dont think like an adult. It is possible to raise a child at this age when you have the support and love of family. Advise...