Why Is Early Adolescence a Time During Which Parents' Knowledge

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is early adolescence a time during which parents' knowledge of their adolescent's behavior declines?

• A) Parents are less likely to supervise their adolescent children during this period.
• B) Adolescents become less likely to spontaneously disclose information to their parents.
• C) Parents are less likely to to supervise their adolescent children and adolescents become less likely to spontaneously disclose information to their parents during this period.
• D) None of these is correct.

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