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Have you, or has someone you know, experienced any of the problems mentioned in this article?
Khoa is a 16-year-old high school student who loves time with his group of friends after school. They usually go to the mall, play or video games, or just at each other's houses. However, Khoa's parents are becoming increasingly concerned his friends' behavior and on him. They've noticed that Khoa is staying out later than usual, his school work, and acting more and disrespectful at home.
Khoa's parents have tried to talk to him about their and suggest that he spend less time with his friends or choose better friends, but Khoa their efforts. He argues that his friends are cool and fun to be with, and that his parents are just being and boring.