Nick Has Recently Married a Divorced Woman with a 9-Year-Old

question 7

Multiple Choice

Nick has recently married a divorced woman with a 9-year-old son.What should Nick do to increase his chances of being accepted by his stepson?

• A) Make friends with the boy slowly.
• B) Assume a parental role as quickly as possible.
• C) Buy the boy many expensive toys.
• D) Remain distant and wait for the boy to approach him first.

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