Alan has entered the stage of the so called ‘terrible two’s’ with the development of his will power leading him to throw tantrums. Which one of the following do you think most accurately reflects the advice that Rogers would give Alan’s parents?

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Alan must be allowed to express all of his emotions openly, as only the unlimited expression of all his emotions will enable him to experience a sense of freedom.

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Let Alan know that you understand his feelings that he has the right to feel that way and that you love him no matter what, but that his tantrum behaviour is not acceptable.

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In order to accept Alan, you need to accept his behaviour and find another way in which to cope with your own frustration at his tantrums, as opposed to limiting his free expression of self.

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You should show resignation and defeat in response to Alan’s tantrums, as only when he sees that you feel powerless to change his behaviour will he begin to feel guilty and start choosing more constructive responses.

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