The Smiths have always been protective over their children. They adhered to strict rules and schedules for all their children regardless of age. As Mica turned 15, she began to challenge rules (staying out later than she was allowed and arguing nonstop with her parents). The most difficult event that happened was that Mica lied to her parents about staying over at her best friend's house and instead went to a party where she got drunk and was taken to the police station when the party was raided. The family began therapy, which resulted in the Smiths negotiating additional responsibilities and freedoms for Mica and learning new parenting skills for teens. This best reflects ______.

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The Smiths and Mica went through a process of adaptation by adjusting their behaviors and expectations in response to Mica's actions and the challenges of her adolescence. This involved negotiating new freedoms and responsibilities for Mica and the parents learning new skills, indicating an adaptation to the changing dynamics within the family.

The Smiths Have Always Been Protective Over Their Children