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Ann has just arrived at the child care center to pick up her ten month old son, Justin. The child care provider gives the following report: "Oh, Ann, Justin had the most exciting time today in school! He got really excited when he saw himself in the mirror. He just laughed and kicked and talked to himself. It was really fun to watch! And look at the picture he made for you. It's his hand print! He really seemed to enjoy the way the paint felt when he put his hands in it. His eyes got great big and he splattered the paint all over his arm!"Possible reactions:
Mother #1 response
"How neat! I'll have to put the picture in his baby book; his father will be so impressed. I'm really glad you all take the time to do such fun things with the babies. We just bought an unbreakable mirror to go in his crib. I hope he enjoys it at home, too!"
Mother #2 response
"Oh, I wish I'd known that those were good activities for Justin. I thought that he might eat the paint! And I never thought to put up a mirror for him! I guess I was afraid that he ...