Ginny's Son Bill Is Almost 13 Years Old

question 65

Multiple Choice

Ginny's son Bill is almost 13 years old. Ginny has always enjoyed a good relationship with Bill, but after hearing horror stories from other parents about their teenaged children, she is worried that once Bill becomes a teenager their relationship will deteriorate and he will become impossible to handle. According to psychological research, Ginny and Bill's relationship during adolescence will most likely:

• A)be marked by extreme and frequent disagreements and conflicts throughout adolescence.
• B)improve during early adolescence and deteriorate during late adolescence as Bill becomes more rebellious.
• C)rapidly deteriorate.
• D)continue to be good throughout adolescence, since their relationship was good during childhood.

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