Tommy Is 7 Years Old and Has a Temper Tantrum

question 23

Multiple Choice

Tommy is 7 years old and has a temper tantrum on the kitchen floor.He begins screaming, crying, and banging his fists onto the floor.What should the support worker consider?

• A)He needs to be disciplined.
• B)His parents have not done a good job of disciplining him.
• C)The reason for his outburst needs to be explored.
• D)He is a brat and more of this behaviour should be expected.

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