Why Is Some Level of Conflict with Peers and Siblings

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is some level of conflict with peers and siblings healthy for a child's development?

• A) It allows them to develop emotional toughness to be successful in life.
• B) It helps them learn to regulate their own emotions such as anger and guilt.
• C) It lessens the likelihood of peer rejection during adolescence.
• D) It helps children learn how to argue when they disagree with others' views.
• E) None of the above; conflict is never a healthy occurrence for a child's development.

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