What Is the Main Problem with Labeling Children as Difficult

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem with labeling children as difficult?

• A)It is inaccurate,because all children from time to time can be difficult.
• B)It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)No child is truly difficult;some parents simply have unreasonably high expectations.
• D)It does not take into consideration the environment in which children are being raised.

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