One Reason That the Adolescent Years May Constitute a Difficult

question 90

Multiple Choice

One reason that the adolescent years may constitute a difficult period of adjustment is that parents:

• A) are frequently becoming more involved in building their own careers.
• B) seem to be pushing children toward financial independence at increasingly earlier ages.
• C) are often home too often and don't give their children adequate freedom.
• D) may also be experiencing identity crises of their own.

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