A father of a teenage boy, who has been truant, says to the social worker, "I am sick and tired of this. This boy is going to have to grow up and learn that the world does not owe him anything. Nothing is going to be given to him." The social worker responds by asking the father, "Are you saying that your son has not learned some important life lessons?" The social worker's response would be an example of:

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The social worker's response is a way to check out the client's perceptions and understanding of the situation. It encourages the father to reflect on what lessons his son may have learned, and possibly rethink his approach to the situation. It is not an interrogation technique or a formulation of a solution, nor is it an agreement with the father's frustration.

A Father of a Teenage Boy, Who Has Been Truant