Lisa and Jenny are both 14 years old. Lisa's parents are very busy with their careers and, while providing the material necessities, give her little of their time. Jenny's mother has trouble supporting the two of them with her job, but they are very close and spend all their free time together. Regarding the social support offered by the parents of these two girls, it is probable that:
A. Jenny benefits more from social support
B. Lisa benefits more from social support, because two parents provide a larger social grouping than one
C. both would have about the same social support from their families
D. both girls would have to go outside the family for the majority of their social support
Answer: A
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