The nurse is helping parents develop the developmental task of initiative in their preschool-age child. Which activity should the nurse suggest the parents implement?

Question

A) Teach the child street-crossing safety.
B) Help the child learn how to follow rules.
C) Allow the child to experiment with molding clay.
D) Provide the child with clothes that snap rather than button.

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
To gain a sense of initiative, preschoolers need exposure to a wide variety of play materials so they can learn as much about how things work as possible. The parents should be urged to provide play materials that encourage creative play such as modeling clay. Any experience with free-form play is helpful. Street-crossing safety, following rules, and providing clothes that snap will not support the developmental task of initiative as much as providing a substance to experiment during play.