Which are common behavioral issues in toddlers?

Which are common behavioral issues in toddlers?

• A. Negativism, temper tantrums, thumb sucking, and sibling rivalry
• B. Advanced reading skills
• C. Night terrors only
• D. Early walking

Answer: (A)

Toddlers are learning to assert independence and manage strong emotions, so behaviors like negativism, temper tantrums, thumb sucking, and sibling rivalry are common ways they express frustration, seek autonomy, and cope with changes in family life. This set captures typical developmental challenges of the toddler stage, making it the best choice. Advanced reading skills are not expected at this age and reflect higher cognitive development than what is typical for toddlers. Night terrors are sleep-related events rather than everyday behavioral issues, and while they can occur in young children, they fall under sleep disturbances, not routine behavior problems. Early walking is a motor milestone, not a behavioral issue.

Toddlers are learning to assert independence and manage strong emotions, so behaviors like negativism, temper tantrums, thumb sucking, and sibling rivalry are common ways they express frustration, seek autonomy, and cope with changes in family life. This set captures typical developmental challenges of the toddler stage, making it the best choice.

Advanced reading skills are not expected at this age and reflect higher cognitive development than what is typical for toddlers. Night terrors are sleep-related events rather than everyday behavioral issues, and while they can occur in young children, they fall under sleep disturbances, not routine behavior problems. Early walking is a motor milestone, not a behavioral issue.