Question

Brendan is 3 years old. His parents are concerned because he is always running and jumping on things in their tiny apartment. He cannot seem to sit still. Even when watching his favorite movie on TV, he still bounces and wiggles around. It is especially frustrating when Brendan will not sit still through dinner. This is only noticeable at home (he’s not in school yet). Given what we know about child development, we would advise Brendan’s parents to:__________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Be patient, Brendan is developing as a normal 3 year old kid.

Step-by-step explanation:

Difficult behavior is extremely normal and is expected to occur in three-year-old children.

As psychology states, human beings are learning creatures.

The 3-year-old prefrontal cortex is far from developed, thus his/her behavior is far from sophisticated.

Parents should be very patient with children during this developmental stage, however certain limits should be established for the kid to start noticing which type of behavior is acceptable and which is not.

In conclusion, the correct answer is: Be patient, Brendan is developing as a normal 3 year old kid.