Suppose you observe two children, sitting together and occasionally looking at each other, but not really interacting. Each is playing with her own toy. If these children are typical for their age, about how old are they?
A) one girl is probably 2 and the other much older, perhaps age 6
B) both girls are probably about 2 years old
C) both girls are probably about 4 years old
D) both girls are probably about 7 years old

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Parallel play refers to the play typically engaged in by 2-year-olds, which is characterized by each child playing independently, although in proximity to each other.

Suppose You Observe Two Children, Sitting Together and Occasionally Looking