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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research shows that the quality of the parent-child relationship during childhood is a strong predictor of the quality of the relationship during adolescence. Therefore, if Ginny and Bill have had a good relationship during childhood, it is likely that their relationship will continue to be good throughout adolescence as well. Additionally, while some disagreements and conflicts may arise during adolescence, it is not necessarily a given that they will be extreme or frequent.

Ginny's Son Bill Is Almost 13 Years Old