Which statement about the parenting of adolescents is true?
A. Parents' volunteering at school tends to increase over adolescence.
B. Parental contact with teachers tends to increase over adolescence.
C. High-achieving students typically have parents who remain invested in their teenager's education.
D. Joint decision making between parents and children interferes with adolescents' academic progress.
Answer: C
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