Adversity and disappointments for a school-age child can be constructive and lead to positive developmental outcomes if parents:
A) Leave them alone to deal with the disappointment on their own
B) Coddle them and tell them that everything will be okay, effectively erasing the negative experience
C) Continue to support and encourage them through the adversity, teaching them coping skills and perseverance
D) Send them to a therapist to help deal with the challenges they are facing
Answer: C
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