Multiple choice

Which one of the following is likely to be a common mistake made by many concerned parents?

  1. Deliberately creating high levels of stress for their child

  2. Unintentionally creating high levels of stress for their child

  3. Attempting to protect their children from all stress

  4. Unintentionally rewarding their children for creating stress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The common mistake parents make is trying to protect children from ALL stress. While excessive stress is harmful, some stress is necessary for developing coping skills and resilience. The question asks about mistakes by "concerned" parents - these parents unintentionally harm their children's development by overprotecting them. Options A and B suggest deliberate or unintentional creation of stress, which is not what concerned parents typically do.

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