Why, no, actually, she's four.

[ailbhe]

When I bite the inside of my cheek, should I be (a) scolded for my stupidity, (b) told not to cry because it's my own fault, or (c) ignored?

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[ruthi.livejournal.com]

Comforted and mocked. From my limited experience. Possibly the 'mocked' is not so much 'should' as 'will'.