know how to place the key in the key slot, which is the ultimate purpose of approaching the slot, and since the child isneither old enough nor clever enough to realize the desiredaction on his own, what possible gain is achieved by havinghim struggle? He may well get frustrated and angry2 certainly not a desirable outcome. Why not show him what todo? He will be happy, he will learn how to accomplish thetask sooner, and then he can proceed to more complexactivities, like opening the door or asking for the key bothof which accomplishments can (and should) in due course bemodeled for him as well.