Margaret, Who Is Almost Twelve, Has Never Had a Conversation

question 4

Multiple Choice

Margaret, who is almost twelve, has never had a conversation with her parents about menstruation. According to your authors, Margaret's parents . . . ​

• A)do not need to worry about discussing menstruation with Margaret, because no doubt this has been covered in school.
• B)should wait until Margaret asks them about menstruation.
• C)should not bring up the topic of menstruation with Margaret because she likely would much rather discuss this with her peers than with them.
• D)may want to bring up the topic of menstruation with Margaret to ensure she has a chance to talk about it before she experiences it.

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