A 10-year-old child is at a routine check-up. The parent expresses concern about the child preferring to spend time with friends instead of family and occasionally being defiant. What is the best response to address the parent's concern?
Explain that this behavior reflects normal psychosocial development, as establishing peer relationships and independence are key aspects for this age group.
Reassure the parent that the behavior will resolve after more family time is prioritized.
Recommend seeing a counselor to address any potential underlying behavioral issues.
Advise the parent to implement stricter house rules to promote family bonding.
The correct answer explains that the behaviors described are typical developmental milestones for children in the school-age group (6-12 years), where peer relationships and a growing sense of independence are key features of psychosocial development. The wrong answers fail to address or misrepresent normal developmental processes. Over-reassuring the parent without providing insight or suggesting counseling unnecessarily may lead to misconceptions about healthy developmental behaviors.
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