Your friends have a new baby girl named Kaycee and they have told you that they can't wait to raise her because they will create a wonderful environment that Kaycee will love

For example, they will never let Kaycee watch worthless shows on television, and she will love to read because they will read to her all the time when she is a baby. What can you tell your friends about the issue of the child being active versus passive in her development?
What will be an ideal response?

A good answer will be similar to the following:
According to John Locke, a child is a blank slate on which experiences in the environment are written. Locke's view is consistent with the view of the child who is passive in her development. Your friends also seem to be taking the view that Kaycee will be the passive recipient of the environment that they structure for her. In reality, children often are active in influencing and interpreting their worlds. For example, Kaycee may not sit still when they read to her so they will eventually stop trying. Also, Kaycee may prefer playing catch and kicking a soccer ball to sitting and reading.