Randy, a ten-year-old, would respond best to which reason for not handling Jim's card collection?

Randy, a ten-year-old, would respond best to which reason for not handling Jim's card collection?

• A. That's Jim's card collection. He doesn't want anyone else touching it.
• B. Cards are common play items.
• C. Sharing is always allowed.
• D. It will be fine if someone touches it briefly.

Answer: (A)

Respecting others' property and asking for permission before touching someone else's belongings is what this item is assessing. If Jim makes clear that his card collection is off-limits, Randy should honor that boundary. This helps him develop trust, autonomy, and appropriate social behavior by recognizing ownership and consent. Even though cards can be common play items, ownership doesn't disappear when something seems ordinary, so permission matters. Saying sharing is always allowed or that it will be fine to touch briefly would undermine Jim's stated wishes and teach disrespect for boundaries.

Respecting others' property and asking for permission before touching someone else's belongings is what this item is assessing. If Jim makes clear that his card collection is off-limits, Randy should honor that boundary. This helps him develop trust, autonomy, and appropriate social behavior by recognizing ownership and consent. Even though cards can be common play items, ownership doesn't disappear when something seems ordinary, so permission matters. Saying sharing is always allowed or that it will be fine to touch briefly would undermine Jim's stated wishes and teach disrespect for boundaries.