Japanese mothers often __________ their children to talk, whereas Canadian mothers often __________ their children to talk.

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The first blank should be filled with a word that means "encourages" and the second blank should be filled with a word that means "discourages". Option C fits this description, as Japanese mothers are known to encourage their children to talk while Canadian mothers often discourage their children from talking too much.

Japanese Mothers Often __________ Their Children to Talk, Whereas Canadian