Three-year-old Joana has been having persistent nightmares since she started school. Nowadays, she refuses to go to bed and starts throwing a tantrum whenever she is asked to go to bed at night. To calm her down and help her reestablish her sleep patterns, her parents try to send her to bed right after dinner. They also switch off the television by early evening and discourage her from playing active games before bed. They keep a small night-light switched on near her bed and read stories to her. Which of the following is an accurate criticism of the efforts of Joana's parents?
A. It is inadvisable to feed a child right before bedtime.
B. It is inadvisable to keep a night-light on.
C. Active play before bedtime helps children go to sleep faster.
D. Watching television before bedtime will wear a child out and help them sleep faster.
Answer: A
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