A parent asks about whether a 7-year-old child is able to care ...

[Mollykgkg]

A parent asks about whether a 7-year-old child is able to care for a dog. Based on the child's age, what does the nurse suggest?
 
  a. Caring for an animal requires more maturity than the average 7-year-old possesses.
  b. This will help the parent identify the child's weaknesses.
  c. A dog can help the child develop confidence and emotional health.
  d. Cats are better pets for school-age children.

Question 2

What is the role of the peer group in the life of school-age children?
 
  a. Decreases their need to learn appropriate sex roles
  b. Gives them an opportunity to learn dominance and hostility
  c. Allows them to remain dependent on their parents for a longer time
  d. Provides them with security as they gain independence from their parents

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pets have been observed to influence a child's self-esteem. They can have a positive effect on physical and emotional health and can teach children the importance of nurturing and nonverbal communication. Most 7-year-old children are capable of caring for a pet with supervision. Caring for a pet should be a positive experience. It should not be used to identify weaknesses. The pet chosen does not matter as much as the child's being responsible for a pet.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Peer group identification is an important factor in gaining independence from parents. Through peer relationships, children learn ways to deal with dominance and hostility. They also learn how to relate to people in positions of leadership and authority and how to explore ideas and the physical environment. A child's concept of appropriate sex roles is influenced by relationships with peers.