According to Annette Lareau (2003),working-class and poor parents focus on the "accomplishment of natural growth," while middle-class parents are more likely to engage in "concerted cultivation." In the "accomplishment of natural growth," children experience:
A) learning how to interact with adult authority figures, how to talk to strangers, and how to manage schedules.
B) lots of organized activities that are established and controlled by their mothers and fathers.
C) long stretches of leisure time, child-initiated play, and clear boundaries between the social life of children and adults.
D) assistance, monitoring, and intervention from parents in their schoolwork (e.g., choosing classes and navigating college applications).

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The "accomplishment of natural growth" emphasizes a child's natural development without as much parental intervention or scheduling of activities. This includes unstructured playtime and clear boundaries between children and adults. Options A and D both suggest parental involvement in a child's academic and social life, which conflicts with the idea of natural growth. Option B suggests organized activities, which are not emphasized in the accomplishment of natural growth.

According to Annette Lareau (2003),working-Class and Poor Parents Focus on the "Accomplishment