Author Question: Johnny's parents have told him that they are going to a 4th of July picnic tonight, and Johnny is ... (Read 228 times)

dbose · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Johnny's parents have told him that they are going to a 4th of July picnic tonight, and Johnny is afraid of the fireworks that he is going to see and hear. Which of the following would be the best way for Johnny to deal with this fear?

a. Playing fireworks with his favorite stuffed animal, telling the toy not to be afraid.
b. Asking his father to tell him a story about how fireworks got their name.
c. Trying hard to tell himself to be brave and not act like a baby..
d. Immersing himself in fun activities so he doesn't have to think about the fireworks.

Question 2

What is known about the long-term effects of divorce on children?

a. Anger toward the parent they perceive as responsible for the breakup persists.
b. Children typically bounce back quickly and show few long-term effects.
c. The younger the child, the more readily he/she will bounce back from the effects of divorce.
d. A vast majority over 90 of children from divorced families eventually experience their own divorce inadulthood.