Recent developments in the Western world
A) lengthened the transition to adulthood.
B) forced children to grow up faster.
C) decreased life expectancy.
D) decreased the need for adolescence.

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Recent developments in the Western world, such as increased educational and career opportunities, economic instability, and delayed marriage and childbearing, have led to a lengthened transition to adulthood. This means that young people are taking longer to fully mature and take on adult responsibilities, often extending into their late 20s or even 30s.

Recent Developments in the Western World