The mother of a toddler observes the child play next to another child but not with the child. What should the nurse explain to the mother about this type of play behavior?

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All during the toddler period, children play beside children next to them, not with them. This side-by-side play called parallel play is not unfriendly but is a normal developmental sequence that occurs during the toddler period. This is not peer, adjacent, or premature play. This behavior is not abnormal, does not need to be stopped, and is not seen in school-age children.

The Mother of a Toddler Observes the Child Play Next