The correct answer is co-workers.
This group represents an influence because on a daily basis we met each other in the office, work together, we share common goals and responsibilities, and the success of our jobs depends on the correct work of each of the members of the department.
A social group is the number of people that interact with each other and have commonalities, same interests and get together to accomplish something.
D.they dis not want the goverment to regulate them.
Yes, Elliot is being abused by his father because he is being physically abused by his father by his father beating him multiple time for no absolute reason.
The advice I would give him would to get help from an adult or save up to move out of that home to have a better life. I would suggest to get help from somebody you know. An adult would be the best option.