How Were Parents in 1914 Advised to Respond to Their

question 19

Multiple Choice

How were parents in 1914 advised to respond to their child's thumb-sucking behavior?

• A)This is natural, so ignore it.
• B)Pin the sleeves of the child to the bed if necessary.
• C)Slap the child when thumb-sucking behavior is observed.
• D)Cuddle the child more since thumb sucking is a sign of emotional insecurity.

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