Mild family conflict can serve as a signal to parents that adjustments in the parent-child relationship are necessary to meet the changing needs and expectations of their children. It does not necessarily lead to intense disagreements or predict long-term adjustment problems. However, it may be associated with a rise in antisocial behavior for older adolescents.

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Mild Family Conflict

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Mild family conflict

A) is associated with a rise in antisocial behavior,particularly for older adolescents.
B) often escalates into intense parent-child disagreements and a sharp rise in sibling rivalry.
C) informs parents of the changing needs and expectations of their children,signaling that adjustments in the parent-child relationship are necessary.
D) interferes with adolescent autonomy and identity development and predicts long-term adjustment problems.

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