Allejandro lives in an urban high rise apartment in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. His parents have taught him to distrust anyone who is not a family member and they have encouraged aggressive play and independence since he was very young. Which of the following statements best describes why Allejandro’s parents parented in this manner?
A. Allejandro’s parents failed to understand the importance of teaching their son to be kind and compassionate.
B. These childrearing choices maximized the likelihood that Allejandro would survive in this “war zone” environment.
C. Allejandro’s mother, a take-charge individual, made these child rearing decisions to raise a son she could be proud of.
D. Sadly, Allejandro’s parents cared little about him and hoped for a time when their parenting responsibilities would be finished.
B. These childrearing choices maximized the likelihood that Allejandro would survive in this “war zone” environment.
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