Which of the following statements best describes what psychologists believe about parent responsibility laws?

A. Psychologists believe the laws are not fair because parents have limited control over some of the powerful influences on adolescent development (e.g., peers).
B. Psychologists believe the laws are fair because parents of delinquent adolescents have clearly not done their job.
C. Psychologists believe the laws are misguided because they focus on remediation rather than punishment.
D. Psychologists believe the laws are fair because parents of delinquents were aware of their child’s behaviors and took no action.


A. Psychologists believe the laws are not fair because parents have limited control over some of the powerful influences on adolescent development (e.g., peers).

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