The parent of an 8-year-old child tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that the child has begun to ask questions about why a schoolmate has "2 daddies" and wonders how to talk to the child about this. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?

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Explaining that not all families are the same and what is most important is that they love and care for their children is the most appropriate response. This approach acknowledges diversity in family structures and emphasizes that love and care are the most important aspects of any family, regardless of its composition. A discussion about different types of sexual relationships and same-sex partners may not be appropriate at this age and may be better suited for an older child or adolescent. Discussing the issue in terms of the parent's religious values and norms may not be helpful in promoting acceptance of diversity. Telling the child that some relationships are complicated and will be understood when the child is older is dismissive and does not provide any useful information.

The Parent of an 8-Year-Old Child Tells the Primary Care