A student nurse asks the faculty why peer relationships become more important during adolescence.Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

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The peer group serves as a strong support to teenagers,providing them with a sense of belonging (versus individuality)and a sense of strength and power.During adolescence,the parent/child relationship changes from one of protection-dependency to one of mutual affection and quality.This does not mean teens do not like their parents who continue to play an important role in their personal and health-related decisions.

A Student Nurse Asks the Faculty Why Peer Relationships Become