The 35-year-old grandmother,the 65-year-old father of a preschooler,the 15-year old surgeon,and the 70-year-old student,all serve to illustrate that:
A)old assumptions about the proper timing of life events no longer govern our lives.
B)developmental age is becoming increasingly irrelevant.
C)chronological age is becoming a more accurate predictor of life events in our society.
D)biological age is becoming increasingly relevant.

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The four individuals mentioned in the statement challenge traditional assumptions about the "proper timing" of life events, suggesting that societal norms around age and development are changing. This supports option A, which suggests that old assumptions no longer govern our lives. Option B, which implies that developmental age is no longer relevant, is not fully supported by the statement, as it is possible that developmental age is still important but that traditional timelines are being disrupted. Option C is not supported by the statement at all, as it suggests that chronological age is the most important factor in predicting life events, which is not necessarily the case for any of the individuals mentioned. Option D, which suggests that biological age is increasingly relevant, is also not fully supported by the statement, as it is unclear whether or not biological age is a significant factor in the experiences of these individuals.

The 35-Year-Old Grandmother,the 65-Year-Old Father of a Preschooler,the 15-Year Old