Question

Which statement best expresses the theme developed by lines 20-24 of "Summer of His Fourteenth Year"?
Teens still rely on their mothers in times of need.
Teens feel constantly embarrassed by their mothers.
Teens sometimes want a closer connection to their mothers.
Teens try to grow up by pulling away from their mothers.

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The statement that best expresses the theme developed by lines 20-24 of "Summer of His Fourteenth Year" is: **Teens try to grow up by pulling away from their mothers.** This reflects the common experience of adolescence where teens seek independence, often leading to a distancing from parental figures.