Studies show that disadvantaged youth perform more poorly in school than their advantaged counterparts. Which of the following reasons best accounts for this disparity?

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Poor adolescents may have less access to educational resources and stimulation in their early years, leading to a disadvantage when entering school (A). Higher levels of stress, such as from financial instability and community violence, may also impact their performance (B). Additionally, parents from higher social classes tend to have more resources, time, and opportunities to be involved in their children's education, which can positively impact academic success (C). Therefore, all of the above reasons contribute to the disparity in academic performance between disadvantaged and advantaged youth.

Studies Show That Disadvantaged Youth Perform More Poorly in School