Asked by Ricardo Villarreal on Jul 13, 2024

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Why is it a problem to label children as being "at risk" for failure?

A) It is unclear what factors cause children to be "at risk."
B) The label creates expectations for failure,which can lead to failure.
C) There are no programs or school services aimed at helping "at risk" students.
D) It focuses on their strengths instead of their weaknesses.

At Risk

Conditions or factors that put a child in jeopardy of failure; negative outcome that an individual or an organization could likely experience.

Expectations For Failure

Anticipations or beliefs that an endeavor or task will not succeed or meet its objectives.

  • Understand the potential negative impact of labeling children as "at risk" and the importance of focusing on strengths.
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Zybrea KnightJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Labeling children as being "at risk" can create a self-fulfilling prophecy where the expectation of failure influences behavior and attitudes in a way that increases the likelihood of failure.