If a parent expresses a concern that their child will form a primary attachment to their caregiver rather than to them
A) acknowledge their feelings and assure them that no one can take their place in the child's life.
B) assess the child and determine if they truly have become more attached to you or another caregiver.
C) dismiss the concern and assure the parent that those feelings are ridiculous and couldn't possibly be true.
D) assure the parent that primary attachment to a caregiver is normal when the parent is away from the child often.
E) recommend family counseling to alleviate their concerns.

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It is important to validate the parent's feelings and assure them that no one can take their place in the child's life. This can help alleviate their concerns and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Option B may be appropriate if there is evidence that the child has formed a stronger attachment to the caregiver, but it is important to approach this with sensitivity and without undermining the parent's role in the child's life. Options C and D are not appropriate as they dismiss the parent's concern or normalize a potential issue without addressing it. Option E may be appropriate if the concern persists or if there are other underlying issues contributing to the parent's anxiety.

If a Parent Expresses a Concern That Their Child Will