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Which of the following is an appropriate role of the parents in the teenage-stage of family developmental tasks?
Suggested Answer: C
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During the teenage stage of family development, parents play a crucial role in helping their adolescents balance freedom with responsibility. This includes setting appropriate boundaries, providing guidance, and encouraging independence while ensuring that teenagers understand and meet their responsibilities. It is a critical period where parental support and oversight help teens develop into responsible adults.
Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2018). Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children. Elsevier.
33 comments · newest first
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Dick
10 months ago
Releasing young adults into work seems a bit early, don’t you think?
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Shawn
10 months ago
Definitely agree with that!
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Laticia
10 months ago
Wait, are parents really supposed to prepare themselves too?
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Willow
10 months ago
Coping with energy depletion is so real during these years!
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King
11 months ago
I think balancing freedom with responsibility is key!
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Vivan
11 months ago
I honestly can't remember if coping with energy depletion is a role for parents. It seems more about the teens' challenges, right?
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Michael
11 months ago
I keep going back and forth between options C and D. Preparing for different roles sounds relevant, but I feel like the focus is more on the balance aspect.
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Stevie
11 months ago
I remember a practice question about parental roles, and I feel like releasing young adults into work was mentioned. But that doesn't seem quite right for this stage.
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Nana
12 months ago
I think balancing freedom with responsibility might be the right answer, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems to fit with what we discussed in class.
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Deonna
12 months ago
Ugh, I'm really struggling with this question. The options all seem kind of similar, and I'm not sure I fully understand the concept of "family developmental tasks" in the teenage stage. I might have to guess on this one.
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Fernanda
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The correct answer is C - balancing freedom with responsibility. As teenagers become more independent, parents need to guide them in taking on more adult-like responsibilities while still allowing them the freedom to grow and develop.
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Leontine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few options that seem plausible, but I'm not totally confident in my ability to pick the best one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Willetta
1 year ago
This question seems to be asking about the appropriate role of parents during the teenage stage of family development. I think the key is to focus on the idea of balancing freedom and responsibility for the teenager.
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Janna
1 year ago
A) Coping with the energy depletion? More like coping with the teenage drama depletion! But seriously, C) is the way to go.
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Felice
1 year ago
D) Preparing themselves for different roles
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Dylan
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility
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Janessa
1 year ago
D) Preparing themselves for different roles
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Elin
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility
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Cheryl
1 year ago
B) Releasing young adults into work? Nah, that's a bit too hands-off. Parents should be guiding and supporting their teens, not just pushing them out the door.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
D) Preparing themselves for different roles
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Lanie
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility
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Clorinda
1 year ago
A) Coping with the energy depletion
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Dannette
1 year ago
D) Preparing themselves for different roles? I think that's more for the empty-nest stage, not the teenage years. Parents need to be present and engaged during this time.
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Vivan
1 year ago
B) Releasing young adults into work
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Alyce
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility
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Lyda
1 year ago
A) Coping with the energy depletion
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Chan
1 year ago
I believe parents should also prepare themselves for different roles as their children grow up and become more independent.
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Lang
1 year ago
I agree with Sherell. Teenagers need guidance but also need to learn to be responsible.
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Sherell
1 year ago
I think the appropriate role of parents is balancing freedom with responsibility.
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Jacquline
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility is definitely the appropriate role for parents during the teenage stage. Letting go can be tough, but it's all about finding that sweet spot.
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Floyd
1 year ago
C) Balancing freedom with responsibility
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Hector
1 year ago
B) Releasing young adults into work
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Felix
1 year ago
A) Coping with the energy depletion