The parental message that suggests to the child that he or she is the wrong sex, shape, size, or color, or has ideas or feelings that are unacceptable to parental figures, is

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The parental message that suggests the child to change who they are is "Don't be you." This can have severe negative impacts on the child's self-esteem and can lead to an identity crisis later in life. The other choices are not as specific or accurate in describing this message.

The Parental Message That Suggests to the Child That He