There is little research support for the idea that relationships between adolescents and their parents are marked by significant amounts of conflict.

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Most research indicates that while adolescence can be a period of increased conflict between parents and their children, the idea of adolescence being a time of significant, pervasive conflict is largely a myth. The majority of adolescents report having positive relationships with their parents.

There Is Little Research Support for the Idea That Relationships