Marlon is a boy of fifteen with a talent for drawing. He makes fine sketches using just pencil and paper. Marlon's parents are supportive of his talent. But when Marlon is among his playmates, they urge him to get out of the house and play outdoor games. They laugh at him when he shows preference to stay home and sketch. Marlon's drawing teacher at school, instead of giving drawing lessons, prefers to have his class work out math problems. Instead of using his drawing teacher's help, Marlon takes an art course online. He is greatly inspired by the record of achievements made by others of his age who have a forum for art discussion online. The forum upholds the participation of boys and girls irrespective of gender.As he grows up, Marlon is urged by his parents to use his sketching time
for studying other subjects or sports, as they feel sketching and drawing are not suitable hobbies for a growing boy.Marlon's parents' behavior as he grows up can be said to be an example of:
A. parents influencing gender roles.
B. media influencing gender roles.
C. school influencing gender roles.
D. peers influencing gender roles.
E. religion influencing gender roles.
Answer: A
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