A parent asks the nurse about how to respond to negativism in toddlers.The most appropriate recommendation is to:
A)Punish the child.
B)Provide more attention.
C)Ask child not always to say "no."
D)Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.

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The nurse should suggest to the parent that questions should be phrased with realistic choices rather than "yes" or "no" answers.This provides a sense of control for the toddler and reduces the opportunity for negativism.Negativism is not an indication of stubbornness or insolence and should not be punished.The negativism is not a function of attention; the child is testing limits to gain an understanding of the world.The toddler is too young to be asked to not always say "no."

A Parent Asks the Nurse About How to Respond to Negativism