III. Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)

What Makes Teens Commit Crimes?
Teens can break laws for various reasons, and there are a number of factors that can lead them to committing a crime.
A teen adopts moral and ethical values from his parents and other family members. It goes (17) __________ saying that family plays a vital role in shaping a teen’s (18) __________ and grooming his/ her personality. However, teens become violent or show signs of juvenile delinquency only when they’re facing disturbance at home. Broken or disturbed families with bad relations can cause teens to go astray and become violent. Single parents are often busy working, (19) __________ they’re not able to spend quality time with their children. This causes teens to seek attention from others, especially their peers.
Often lack of communication in the family can (20) __________ children to find solace other than homes. When they are not having any communication with their parents or family members at home, they may lose unity, trust, and understanding, which can eventually lower their self-esteem or self-confidence. Once they feel they’re losing their individuality, they tend (21) __________ things they shouldn’t do to boost their self-confidence. They blindly follow their peers and adopt their (22) _________ lifestyle. They shoplift and drink drugs to look cool in the eyes of their peers.
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