Carla and Patricia Are Both Mothers of Middle-School Girls Who

Carla and Patricia are both mothers of middle-school girls who are well into puberty. Carla said, "I wish there was something I could do to keep her from becoming sexually active before she's really ready." Patricia said, "I just read an article about a study that showed that _____ acted like a protective factor. That's what we need to focus on."

A) for males, playing sports
B) living in an inner city
C) associating with deviant peers
D) academic achievement