Derek Is a Young Adult Who Recently Graduated from College

Multiple Choice

Derek is a young adult who recently graduated from college. Despite excelling at academics, he is unable to find a meaningful job. Derek has maturity fears, which he has been experiencing since his early adolescent years. He continues to live with his parents and relies on them for financial support. According to Joseph and Claudia Allen, which of the following should Derek's parents have done to launch him adequately into the adult years?

A) They should have protected him from constructive and negative criticism.
B) They should have showered him with praise and material things.
C) They should have created service learning opportunities for him.
D) They should have assigned him tasks that match his level of ability.