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Which of the following statements is not a myth related to the adolescent teenagers?


A

Mother is responsible for the sex of the child.

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Girls should not be allowed to do anything during menstruation.

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Physical contact like kissing or touching makes the girl pregnant.

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Puberty doesn't occur in boys, it only happens for girls.

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Solution

The correct option is D

Puberty doesn't occur in boys, it only happens for girls.


There are many myths that are common among adolescents and also sometimes among adults. Some of these myths are -
* Mother is responsible for the sex of the child - This is not true because the sperm from the father consists of either an X or Y sex chromosome whereas the egg from the mother only consists of X chromosomes alone, which effectively means the father is responsible for the sex of the child
* Girls should not be allowed to do anything during menstruation - This is not true because it is no way related to why girls shouldn't be allowed to do anything during their periods. There may be some physical weakness due to blood loss but it is not a logical reason to not allow them to do whatever they want.
* Physical contact like kissing or touching makes the girl pregnant - This is not true at all because the only way a girl can become pregnant is through the action of sexual intercourse. Any other form of physical contact doesn't lead to pregnancy.
The fourth option is neither related to these myths nor a correct statement in general.


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