A middle school student’s mother wears a Muslim headscarf during a session, and the social worker wears a Star of David necklace. The mother asks if the social worker is Jewish. The BEST response is to:

• A. Acknowledge the mother's question and remind her that they are there for her son.
• B. Acknowledge the mother's question and provide an honest answer.
• C. Acknowledge the mother's question and explore its significance.
• D. Ignore the question.

Answer: (C)