Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house three separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her; they are unable to manage her behavior, and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car. Which of Jessica's behaviors is considered a delinquent act?
A) stealing a car
B) skipping school
C) running away
D) talking back to her parents
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