A family consistently communicates only through the child, sending verbal messages via the child to the teacher. What is the educator's best response?
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A
Accept this as the family's preferred communication style permanently
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B
Gently establish direct adult-to-adult communication channels while respecting the family
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C
Require the family to use only written notes going forward
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D
Involve the child in all parent-teacher conferences as an interpreter