Separation is not helped when adults
A) accept children's sadness and anger at being left.
B) slip away without saying goodbye.
C) encourage toddlers to bring comfort objects from home.
D) Stay physically close to the upset child.

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Slipping away without saying goodbye can increase anxiety and distress in children because it does not give them a chance to process the separation or understand that their caregiver will return. This can lead to increased separation anxiety and trust issues. The other options (A, C, D) are supportive strategies that help children cope with separation.

Separation Is Not Helped When Adults