Robinson and Robinson (1981) observed interactions between mothers and their young children in the environment of the home. They found that some mothers effectively refused to interpret requests from their children when these requests were unclear. Children of these mothers tended to be:

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Children of mothers who refused to interpret unclear requests were found to be developmentally advanced in understanding that messages can be ambiguous, as they learned to clarify their requests to be understood.

Robinson and Robinson (1981) Observed Interactions Between Mothers and Their