Hymie has developed a school phobia. Hymie's parents should
A) tell him to be braver and send him to school anyway.
B) insist that he return to school as well as provide training in how to cope.
C) arrange a shortened school day for him.
D) give him tangible rewards for each day he attends school without complaining.
Answer: B
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