Dr. Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly. After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr. Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr. William's finding?
A. When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation.
B. Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old.
C. Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother.
D. Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends.
Ans: C. Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother.
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