According to the Text, When a Second Child Is Born

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the text, when a second child is born, parents can best help the older child adjust successfully by:

• A) not allowing the older child to interact much with the baby, "pretending" she doesn't exist
• B) encouraging the older child to spend as much time as possible with the new baby, "pretending" to be his mother or father
• C) setting aside some time to be with only the older child, giving her all of their attention
• D) seldom allowing the older child time to be alone with the parents, so that she understands that the baby is a permanent member of the family

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