Which action demonstrates a child taking care of own needs appropriately?

• A. Washes hands and dries with a towel.
• B. Depends on others to do basic tasks.
• C. Leaves clutter and doesn't tidy up.
• D. Refuses to participate in self-care.

Answer: (A)

Taking care of one's own needs means handling basic self-care tasks independently, like hygiene routines. Washing hands and drying with a towel shows the child is doing a routine task without needing help, reflecting independence and personal responsibility. It also supports health by keeping hands clean and helps build a habit of self-reliance. The other options don’t demonstrate this skill: relying on others for basic tasks indicates dependence; leaving clutter and not tidying shows poor self-management; refusing to participate in self-care signals avoidance of these responsibilities.