When discussing discipline with the mother of a 4-year-old child, which should the nurse include?
a. Parental control should be consistent.
b. Withdrawal of love and approval is effective at this age.
c. Children as young as 4 years rarely need to be disciplined.
d. One should expect rules to be followed rigidly and unquestioningly.
ANS: A
For effective discipline, parents must be consistent and must follow through with agreed-on actions. Withdrawal of love and approval is never appropriate or effective. The 4-year-old child will test limits and may misbehave. Children of this age do not respond to verbal reasoning. Realistic goals should be set for this age group. Discipline is necessary to reinforce these goals. Discipline strategies should be appropriate to the child's age and temperament and the severity of the misbehavior. Following rules rigidly and unquestioningly is beyond the developmental capabilities of a 4-year-old child.
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