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
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.
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