Question

Marie has a 2½-year-old daughter. The babysitter has been calling her daughter "naughty" and "a bad girl" when the child is uncooperative. The babysitter says that the little girl doesn't understand what she is saying so it doesn't matter. Marie is unsure about what to do. Based upon information presented in this chapter, what would you say to Marie?

a. Marie should not worry about what the babysitter is doing because her daughter is too young to understand.
b. Marie should tell her daughter that what the babysitter says about her is untrue.
c. Marie should tell her daughter that she is loved to make up for what the babysitter says.
d. Marie should find some way to stop this before these labels become part of her daughter's developing self-understanding.

Answer 1

Marie should find some way to stop this before these labels become part of her daughter's developing self-understanding.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d. Marie should find some way to stop this before these labels become part of her daughter's developing self-understanding.

Labeling a young child as naughty or a bad girl can have long-term negative effects on their self-esteem and self-image. Even if the child does not fully understand the words being used, they can still internalize the negative labels and develop a negative perception of themselves.

Marie should communicate with the babysitter and express her concerns about the negative language being used towards her daughter. She should find a way to address the situation and ensure that her daughter is treated with respect and positive reinforcement.