Vladimir and Dennis have recently become stepbrothers. They have lived in poverty, known many delinquent adolescents, and watched their respective parents divorce. One difference in them is that Vladimir's mother monitors his schoolwork and as a result has good grades. Dennis is a very poor student. Research would predict that:

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Research suggests that parental monitoring, such as Vladimir's mother monitoring his schoolwork, is associated with better academic performance and lower likelihood of delinquency. Dennis, lacking this support, is more at risk of becoming delinquent.

Vladimir and Dennis Have Recently Become Stepbrothers