Although he still receives a great deal of nurturance from his mother and older sisters, 4-year-old Nate is expected to stop breast-feeding, stop asking to be held, be toilet trained, and demonstrate good manners.According to Mead, Nate is a __________.

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According to Mead, a "knee child" is in a developmental stage where they are expected to start showing more independence and self-sufficiency, such as being toilet trained and demonstrating good manners, while still receiving care and nurturance from family members. This description fits the expectations placed on 4-year-old Nate.

Although He Still Receives a Great Deal of Nurturance from His