The social worker thinks that the client needs to attend parenting classes but is worried that the client won't agree to go.Instead of saying, "Are you willing to attend parenting classes?", the worker asks "Do you want to begin parenting classes tomorrow or next week?" This is an example of forced consent.

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This approach, by presenting options for timing rather than asking about willingness to attend, assumes consent and limits the client's responses to only those that agree to the action, thereby bypassing their opportunity to consent or not.

The Social Worker Thinks That the Client Needs to Attend