One of the children in your care asks, "Why can't Sonya walk?" in reference to a four-year-old child with cerebral palsy. The best response is
A. "Sonya has special needs so please be kind to her."
B. "It doesn't matter, she's still our friend, right?"
C. "She can't walk, but she can talk and laugh like you."
D. "Shh, don't ask questions like that. You'll hurt her feelings."
I choose A
I disagree. There's a much better answer.
Thank you, I realized that it is C
Yes. C is right,
All of us have special needs -- and we should be kind to everyone.
The child's abilities should be emphasized -- as your answer of C shows.
A. "Sonya has special needs so please be kind to her."
Explanation: This response acknowledges the child's question while also teaching empathy and kindness towards individuals with special needs. It is important to provide children with age-appropriate information about disabilities and encourage understanding and inclusion.