Two-year-old Lance reaches toward a stove burner. His mother should

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At this age, a quick, mild physical intervention like a light slap on the hand can be an effective immediate deterrent to dangerous behavior. It provides an instant consequence that is directly linked to the action, helping the child make the connection between the behavior (reaching for something dangerous) and the outcome (discomfort), without causing harm. Options A, B, and D are not appropriate. Screaming can cause fear and confusion, allowing a child to get burned is dangerous and could result in serious injury, and response cost (taking away privileges or possessions) is not an effective or immediate enough consequence for a child this young to understand the connection between their action and the punishment.

Two-Year-Old Lance Reaches Toward a Stove Burner