A 2-year-old engages in frequent temper tantrums that usually result in the parents giving in to demands.During family therapy,how should a nurse counsel the parents?

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The parents' behavior of giving in to the child's demands after temper tantrums is positively reinforcing the behavior. This means that the child is learning that tantrums lead to getting what they want. Counseling the parents on this can help them understand the importance of not giving in and instead providing positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior. Options A and B suggest the parents are solely responsible for the behavior, while option D suggests they are punishing bad behavior, which is not the case in this scenario.

A 2-Year-Old Engages in Frequent Temper Tantrums That Usually Result