Authors often include multiple themes in their writing. Two themes expressed in this passage are

O A. a mother's love has infinite value, and self-reliance is a valuable step toward maturity.

O B. departing from family helps a person see their value, and adulthood includes outgrowing old friends.

O C. a person must leave what is comfortable in order to grow, and believing in one's self is important.

O D time management is important to success, and making new friends is often challenging. Reset Next Question​