Donald Was Raised with a Father Who Was a Workaholic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Donald was raised with a father who was a workaholic and paid little attention to his son. When Donald decided to talk with his father about his childhood, he was not satisfied with the results. What Donald needs to remember is that:  

• A)he has the power to bring about change in the other person if only he tries hard enough. 
• B)he needs to take a passive stance and hope that his dad will change as he gets older. 
• C)he should seek counseling and focus on how his dad is not meeting his expectations. 
• D)he has the power to bring about change if he focuses on his own changes.

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