A 13-year-old girl lives on the streets with three other young females. What is probably true concerning the girl and her friends?
A. Being young, they can adapt to street life and learn to solicit funds for food and other necessities such as new clothes.
B. Life in their homes may have been worse.
C. Having mutual support among themselves, they can probably avoid involvement with drugs, crime, or prostitution.
D. They are desperate and will be receptive to available help.
ANS: B
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