Jenna's mom tells you that she wants you to make 18-month-old Jenna pump her legs on the
playground at day care because she doesn't want her to get used to an adult pushing her.
What
might you tell this mother about gross motor abilities at Jenna's age?
a. Jenna is capable of pumping her legs but might need help getting on and off the swing
according to developmental milestones.
b. Jenna's whining should be ignored as she should be able to pump her legs without adult
intervention.
c. Eighteen- to 24-month-olds are often awkward in their gross motor abilities, running awkwardly
and climbing stairs with both feet, so she is mostlikely unable to pump her legs effectively at
this age.
d. 18-month-olds vary in development and if the mother feels she is capable then she should be put
on the swing and not pushed but told to use her legs to pump.
c. Eighteen- to 24-month-olds are often awkward in their gross motor abilities, running
awkwardly and climbing stairs with both feet, soshe is most likely unable to pump her legs
effectively at this age.
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