A family is at their regular therapy session when their 16-year-old daughter, Ashley, says she is suicidal. Which of the following would be the best example of a straightforward directive delivered by their strategic therapist?

"Ashley, could it be that you want to hurt yourself because your boyfriend broke up with you?"

"Ashley, you seem to be saying that living is too painful."

"If Ashley threatens suicide this week, I want all of you — Ashley included — to stay home. No one should leave for the entire day."

"Could this be a family problem rather than just an issue for Ashley?"