Declan and his father have always been close. Now that Declan is 15, he sees that his father does not always have all the answers. He still admires his father and sees all his good qualities. In some ways, Declan still wants to be like his father, but in others, he has determined that he would rather not be. Declan's understanding of his father is due to ______.

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Deidealization refers to the process where adolescents begin to see their parents as fallible individuals rather than idealized figures, which aligns with Declan's evolving perception of his father.

Declan and His Father Have Always Been Close