A 16-Year-Old Wants to Drive, but the Parents Will Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old wants to drive, but the parents will not allow it. A 14-year-old sibling was invited to several sleepovers, but the parents found reasons to deny permission. Both teens are annoyed because the parents buy clothes for them that are more suitable for younger children. The parents say, "We don't want our kids to grow up too fast." Which term best describes this family's boundaries?

• A) Rigid
• B) Clear
• C) Enmeshed
• D) Differentiated

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Definitions:

Specific Niche

A distinct segment of the market tailored to meet the unique needs or preferences of a targeted group.

Differentiation Strategy

A business approach where a company develops unique products or services to stand out from competitors.

Distinctive

Having unique or characteristic qualities that distinguish something or someone from others.

Mechanistic System

A structure or process that is highly organized, often rigid and hierarchical, resembling a machine in its function.