Parents of a preschool child ask the nurse, What can we do to ...

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Parents of a preschool child ask the nurse, What can we do to prepare our child for kindergarten? In response, the nurse should include which critical factor in preparing a child for kindergarten entry?
 
  a. The child's ability to sit still
  b. The child's sense of learned helplessness
  c. The parent's interactions and responsiveness to the child
  d. Attending a preschool program

Question 2

What do parents of preschool children need to understand about discipline?
 
  a. Both parents and the child should agree on the method of discipline.
  b. Discipline should involve some physical restriction.
  c. The method of discipline should be consistent with the discipline methods of the child's peers.
  d. Discipline should include positive reinforcement of desired behaviors.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Interactions between the parent and child are an important factor in the development of academic competence. Parent encouragement and support maximize a child's potential. The child's ability to sit still is important to learning; however, parental responsiveness and involvement are more important factors. Learned helplessness is the result of a child feeling that he or she has no effect on the environment and his or her actions do not matter. Parents who are actively involved in a supportive learning environment will demonstrate a more positive approach to learning. Preschool and day care programs can supplement the developmental opportunities provided by parents at home, but they are not critical in preparing a child for entering kindergarten.

Answer to Question 2

D
Effective discipline strategies should involve a comprehensive approach that includes consideration of the parentchild relationship, reinforcement of desired behaviors, and consequences for negative behaviors. Discipline does not need to be agreed on by the child. Both parents should be in agreement so the discipline is consistently applied. Discipline does not necessarily need to include physical restriction and does not need to be consistent with that of the child's peers.