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The parent begins by addressing the child's behavior with a mix of curiosity and concern. Noting that the bed has been damaged significantly—completely chewed up despite costing $80—the parent seeks to understand the motive behind such actions. The questions posed are gentle yet probing: "Are you angry about something?" "Are you reaching? Are you lashing out at daddy for something?" These inquiries suggest that the parent recognizes destructive behavior as potentially linked to emotional distress or frustration, especially in a child at the cusp of adolescence.