Linda, a toddler, says "I don't like about broccoli." Her mother responds, "You don't like broccoli but you like carrots." This is an example of:

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The mother's response is an example of recasting, which involves repeating a child's sentence in a modified form. In this case, the mother repeated the child's negative statement about broccoli but turned it into a positive statement about carrots. Recasting is a technique often used by adults to help children develop their language skills and expand their vocabulary.

Linda, a Toddler, Says "I Don't Like About Broccoli