Jen and Joyce Were Wondering What Middle School Would Bring

question 63

Multiple Choice

Jen and Joyce were wondering what middle school would bring for their son, Ed. They watched for signs that Ed was beginning to have interest in a romantic relationship. Specifically, they were waiting to see signs of him:

• A) taking notice of and becoming more interested in one other person who is not necessarily "just a friend."
• B) wanting to be introduced to new adolescents, such as friends of friends.
• C) trying to find ways to hang out alone in his room with a person who is more than a friend.
• D) spending more time texting one person almost exclusively.

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