The parents of a 6-year-old boy express frustration and
worry because their son, who is generally a "good" boy, doesn't seem to be developing a sense of responsibility. Recently the boy recently drew on the walls of his room and as punishment his mother told him that he had to clean the walls by dinnertime. Although he agreed that he would do it and she showed him how and provided cleaning materials, he had not even started the job when the deadline arrived. What aspect of child development would explain this?
A) The boy is not yet able to see a moral reason to comply with his mother's demand
B) The boy has not yet developed a desire to please his parents
C) The boy has no interest yet in performing tasks independently
D) The boy has not yet developed a sense of time
Ans: D
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