Parents increase in all of the following activities during middle childhood EXCEPT:

A) engage in dialogue with their children.
B) engage in discussions with their children.
C) engage in joint attention with their children.
D) engage in shared activities with their children.

Shared Activities

Tasks or leisure pursuits undertaken together by individuals, fostering social bonds and collaborative skills.

Joint Attention

A social-communication skill in which two people use gestures and gaze to share focus on an object or activity.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage typically ranging from about 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by increased cognitive, social, and physical abilities.