Most 3-Year-Olds Are Within Eight to Ten Pounds of Each

question 121

Multiple Choice

Most 3-year-olds are within eight to ten pounds of each other in terms of weight. By the age of 10, children's weights

• A) are even more similar to each other.
• B) vary by 15 pounds.
• C) can vary by 30-35 pounds.
• D) are approximately one-third of what their adult weight will be.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Parents

Parents who impose strict rules and expectations, demanding obedience from their children with little negotiation possible and often employing punitive measures.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling undeserving of respect or a positive self-view.

Obedient

The quality of willingly complying with orders, requests, or laws.

Uninvolved

A parenting or caregiving style characterized by a low level of responsiveness and communication, combined with limited emotional involvement or supervision.