Asked by Matthew Crespo on Sep 23, 2024

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Approaches to discipline relate to different ideas about authority and how children should relate to authority. When authority figures behave in ways that aren't familiar to children what is the effect?

A) Children are confused and may keep testing limits
B) Children obey immediately
C) Children hesitate, and then comply with adult requests
D) Children are relieved to have a different discipline style

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Discipline

A method of training or guiding individuals to follow rules or codes of behavior, using encouragement or correction to achieve desired conduct.

Limits

Boundaries or constraints that restrict or define what is possible or allowable.

  • Recognize how different discipline approaches affect children’s relationship with authority.
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Anita Bhandari Ghimire3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When authority figures behave in ways that aren't familiar to children, it can be confusing for them as they don’t know how to react or respond. This confusion may lead them to keep testing limits in order to figure out where the boundaries lie.