a teacher can be affectionate and still regard a child with objectivity,which is not possible for a parent. According to Katz this ____ is what distinguishes between mothering and teaching.

a. scope of responsibility
b. ambivalent attachment
c. intensity of affect
d. detached concern

I think ( a.) am i correct? not sure

2 answers

Although I am not directly aware of Katz's work, I would choose d.
If you are using the Home, school and community book. The answer is in chapter 6 on page 195 top page.

The answer is; D. "detached concern"

I suggest careful reading.