While reading a picture book together, 3-year-old Susannah and her mother discuss the book. In response to her mother's question about who can be a pirate, Susannah replies, "Girls cannot be pirates. Only boys." Her mother is most likely to respond by
A) explaining to Susannah that both boys and girls can be pirates.
B) refraining from labeling gender when it is unnecessary.
C) affirming her daughter's assertion and allowing her to gender stereotype.
D) substituting gendered references for generic expressions.
Answer: C
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