Are Parent-Child Relationships in Adolescence Always Positive

question 48

Multiple Choice

Are parent-child relationships in adolescence always positive?

• A) Yes - adolescents rarely have disagreements with their parents since they usually share the same tastes, desires, and values.
• B) Yes - as teens grow older they spend less time with their parents reduces negative interactions between the parents and adolescents.
• C) No - for a majority of families parent-child conflicts in adolescence are serious and associated with behavior problems.
• D) No - parents of adolescents sometimes fear that arguments over personal choices like attire or hairstyle) reflect much more fundamental disagreements about values.

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