Upon learning that a five year-old child is still sleeping with his or her parents, a social worker should do which of the following?

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Sleeping arrangements vary greatly among cultures and families, so it is important to take the culture of the family into consideration before making any judgments or recommendations. It is not automatically a cause for concern if a five year-old child is still sleeping with his or her parents. Therefore, reporting the incident to child protective services or insisting that the child begin sleeping in a separate room would not be appropriate without further assessment of the situation. While determining financial resources might be helpful, it is not necessarily the first step in addressing the issue.

Upon Learning That a Five Year-Old Child Is Still Sleeping