Scaffolding occurs when parents ____

a. ?let children solve tasks completely on their own
b. ?intervene in children’s tasks by completing the tasks for them
c. ?provide initial guidance and then withdraw as children are able to complete the task on their own
d. ?expect their children to perform even new and challenging tasks without any assistance from others


ANSWER:
c

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