The nurse is teaching parents about instilling a positive body image for the preschool age.What statement made by the parents indicates the teaching is understood?

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Because these are formative years for both boys and girls,parents should make efforts to instill positive principles regarding body image.Children at this age are aware of the meaning of words such as "pretty" or "ugly," and they reflect the opinions of others regarding their own appearance.Despite the advances in body image development,preschoolers have poorly defined body boundaries.By 5 years of age,children compare their size with that of their peers and can become conscious of being large or short,especially if others refer to them as "so big" or "so little" for their age.Parents should not suggest their child compare him- or herself with other children in regard to size,and parents should not focus on their child's size as being little.

The Nurse Is Teaching Parents About Instilling a Positive Body