A boy and his mother are visiting the clinic so he can get his sports physical. After the exam, when the boy is not in the room his mother mentions that she worries that he is participating in risk behaviors and that his dependence on his peers is growing stronger. She asks what she as the parent can do to make sure that Caleb is safe.
a) Suggest that he invite his friends over to the house and include them in family activities.
b) Remind her that family connectedness is a strong factor in helping kids to remain resilient.
c) Encourage the family to spend more time together playing games or watching movies.
d) Remind her that this is normal behavior that Caleb will eventually outgrow.
Answer: Remind her that family connectedness is a strong factor in helping kids to remain resilient.