A Father Asks the Nurse Why His Toddler Engages in Fantasy

A father asks the nurse why his toddler engages in fantasy and make-believe in play. The best answer by the nurse is:

A) "Some children use fantasy to escape their stressful world, so the more stressful their life is, the more they fantasize."
B) "Fantasy helps the toddler cope with caregiver expectations and helps the child conceptualize how he or she wishes the world to be."
C) "Your child probably does not have enough playmates to keep busy in reality-based play."
D) "Some children are just more imaginative and creative than others, and these children engage in fantasy play."