Two-Year-Old Carson Lives in a Community in Which Children Are

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Carson lives in a community in which children are usually kept apart from their parents' daily work activities. Which of the following is unlikely to be true about play and other interactions between Carson and his parents?

A) His parents do not offer explicit suggestions and prompts for Carson to follow.
B) His parents take charge when Carson is presented with a new toy, joining in the exploration of it.
C) His parents sit on the floor next to Carson, much as a peer or sibling would.
D) His parents' actions prepare Carson for the world of school (and preschool) , which emphasizes following spoken or written instructions given by an adult teacher.