Problem: What is the reason that it is recommended that teens in middle school have same-sex group counseling? Need Assignment Help? A. Because it may lessen the self-consciousness and decreased self-disclosure that may result from boys and girls being in the same group. B. Because this age group is entering, or is currently in puberty, and group members might be distracted. C. Because at this age, most issues are gender specific. D. Because at this age, so much of their focus and concern is on relationships.