Juanita, a Latino girl, is entering adolescence, and her mother wants to keep her from risky sexual behavior. According to research, her mother should
A) engage in a lower level of parental monitoring.
B) avoid emphasizing the need for academic excellence.
C) foster a close and supportive relationship with Juanita.
D) keep Juanita away from adolescent males until she reaches an appropriate age.

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Research has found that adolescents who have close and supportive relationships with their parents are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Therefore, Juanita's mother should focus on fostering a strong relationship with her daughter, rather than engaging in a lower level of parental monitoring (A) or avoiding academic excellence (B), which are not necessarily related to reducing risky sexual behavior. Additionally, keeping Juanita away from adolescent males until an appropriate age (D) may not be realistic or effective in preventing risky sexual behavior.

Juanita, a Latino Girl, Is Entering Adolescence, and Her Mother