Meaning of 'Send the wrong message'

[Mirko]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Send the right message", question 1

This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.

(a) delivers the incorrect letter
(b) fails to communicate
(c) does not talk properly
(d) does not set a good example

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #2 "Send the right message", answer 1

This sort of behaviour does not set a good example to young people.

Correct answer: (d) does not set a good example
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what does sends the wrong message means?

Mirko

[Alan]

Hi,

'Send the wrong message' suggests 'show/give a bad example'. What this means is that bad behaviour can suggest to young people that this is how they should behave and this isn't what should happen.

Alan
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