Lucy’s six-year-old child has just thrown a ball in the house, which is against the rules. The ball knocked over Lucy’s recently purchased coffee. Coffee poured all over the floor, and Lucy is very frustrated and upset. What is the BEST way for Lucy to communicate this to her child?
Answer
A
Lucy should ask her child if they know how much the cup of coffee cost.
B
Lucy should stand over her child and tell them they will never get to play ball ever again.
C
Lucy should yell at her child so the child sees that these actions greatly affected her.
D
Lucy should step away from the situation until she is calm and ready to have a productive conversation.
Explanation
Because Lucy is very frustrated, stepping away briefly gives her time to calm down before addressing what happened. She can then explain the house rule and the consequences in a clear, constructive way. Asking about the coffee’s cost, making an extreme threat, or yelling is less likely to help a six-year-old understand and respond productively.
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