A 16-Year-Old Excitedly Tells His Parents That He Was Offered

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a part-time job. Which response represents an effective problem-solving approach for his parents?

• A) "Your studies are too important for you to have a part-time job."
• B) "When we went to high school, academics were the teenager's priority."
• C) "We want you to put your earnings in a savings account."
• D) "How do you think you will manage your school work and a job?"

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