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If a child starts crying after losing a game, which of the following actions should you take to help them feel comforted?

hard MCQ 4 marks Class 3 · EVS · Sharing Our Feelings
  1. Tell them to stop playing and be serious
  2. Ask them to leave the room
  3. Show empathy and give a hug
  4. Ignore them and continue with the game
Answer
Show empathy and give a hug

The correct answer is Show empathy and give a hug — Notice how the child becomes calmer after you act.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Understand that the child is upset due to loss.
  2. Choose an empathetic response: give a hug and listen.
  3. Explain that showing empathy helps the child feel cared for.
  4. Show the child that it is okay to feel sad and to talk about it.
  5. Notice how the child becomes calmer after you act.
Common mistake: Choosing to scold or ignore instead of empathising

Concept tested: Comforting through empathy

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