Which of the Following Is True About Child Care for School-Age

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about child care for school-age children?

• A)Among younger school-age children,those who spend more hours alone have higher self-esteem and academic achievement.
• B)Children left in self-care are less likely to bend to peer pressure than children in after-care programs.
• C)Low-SES children who participate in after-care programs exceed their self-care counterparts in classroom work habits,academic achievement,and prosocial behavior.
• D)By age 8 or 9,most children show no differences in adjustment whether they are left in self-care or attend after-care programs.

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