Your 17-year-old son didn't start showing signs of puberty until recently and still looks like he is 14 years old. What challenges do you face as a parent of a late-maturing male?
A. He is likely to engage in early sexual behavior.
B. He is likely to spend too much time studying.
C. He is likely to be a homebody and prefer to stay at home rather than go out on the weekends.
D. He is likely to have difficulties with alcohol use and delinquency.
Answer: D
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