175). Lola shows defiance by continually telling Charlie “no” and arguing with him about being tired. She fabricates stories and lies to try and avoid bedtime. Children between the ages of 2-7 years would be most likely to identify with Lola based on her vivid imagination and tendency to engage in make-believe. According to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (p. 182), children may emulate the undesirable behaviors Lola exhibits, even if they are typical for her age. However, older children who are less egocentric and beginning to think logically would not likely be influenced by the negative behavior Lola
175). Lola shows defiance by continually telling Charlie “no” and arguing with him about being tired. She fabricates stories and lies to try and avoid bedtime. Children between the ages of 2-7 years would be most likely to identify with Lola based on her vivid imagination and tendency to engage in make-believe. According to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (p. 182), children may emulate the undesirable behaviors Lola exhibits, even if they are typical for her age. However, older children who are less egocentric and beginning to think logically would not likely be influenced by the negative behavior Lola