Why are female runaways more likely to be reported as missing by their parents?
A) Girls are seen as weak and needing protection.
B) Girls are more likely to run away at a younger age.
C) Girls are more likely to go further when they run away.
D) Boys seldom run away.
E) Parents are generally happier when boys are out of their home.

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There is a societal stereotype that girls are weaker and in need of more protection than boys. Therefore, parents may be more likely to report their daughters as missing when they run away.

Why Are Female Runaways More Likely to Be Reported as Missing