Caitlin, age 17, wants to move out of her home and move in with her 20-year-old friend, Liza. Caitlin's parents have gradually allowed her to have a car and a part-time job and to make her own decisions about her activities, but they forbid her to move out at this time. No matter how hard Caitlin pushes, her parents remain firm. This example illustrates

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Matias Sawyer

Social Studies

17 October, 14:07

Caitlin, age 17, wants to move out of her home and move in with her 20-year-old friend, Liza. Caitlin's parents have gradually allowed her to have a car and a part-time job and to make her own decisions about her activities, but they forbid her to move out at this time. No matter how hard Caitlin pushes, her parents remain firm. This example illustrates

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Marcelo Daugherty · Answer 1

Giving up power in environments where young people can make rational decisions.

Explanation:

Caitlin is quite matured and taking some responsibility, her parents allowed her to get a part-time job and have a car, but they frown at the idea of caitlin moving into a new house with her friend Liza. Her parents strongly stood firm in their decision.

This illustrates relinquishing control in areas where the adolescent can make mature decisions. Liza is old enough to make some decisions, but her parents restrains her from making some more serious matured decisions like moving out from the house. Catlin moving out from the house probably means her parents wont be able to control her and know what's going on in her life, so they still want her around till maybe when she is matured enough.