Ryan's Parents Are Both Very Intrusive

question 8

Multiple Choice

Ryan's parents are both very intrusive. They are so overprotective that they do not let him go outside alone, even though he is 9 years old. They are very critical of him and nag him daily about trivial things. Based on Ryan's home environment, he is most likely going to ______.

• A) be a bully
• B) become aggressive against others
• C) be a victim of a bully
• D) get poor grades

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