Tania and Joe would like to help their 4-year-old be ready for kindergarten next year. Which of the following is something they should not do?
a. ?Discourage writing, as the teacher will want it done a different way.
b. ?Read books to the child.
c. ?Encourage the child to ask questions.
d. ?Give the child approval for trying new things.
ANSWER:
a
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