Mr. and Mrs. Adams are the parents of 16-year-old Finn. Which approach to parental monitoring will be most effective with Finn?

A) reduce conflict by avoiding asking about his friends or his whereabouts
B) establish a rule that he must be home by 8:00 p.m. on weeknights
C) read all of his text messages and limit his online activities to 3 hours a week
D) respect his autonomy and privacy as much as possible

As Finn is 16 years old, he is at an age where he is gaining more independence and autonomy. Respecting his privacy and autonomy as much as possible will enable him to feel trusted and respected, which can strengthen the parent-child relationship. Setting clear expectations and boundaries is important, but it should be done in a way that balances safety and responsibility with respect for Finn's independence. Options A and C may increase conflict, while option B may be too rigid and not allow Finn room for flexibility or decision-making.