Ginny's son, Bill, is almost 13. Ginny has always enjoyed a good relationship with Bill, but after hearing horror stories from other parents about their teenaged children, she is worried that once Bill becomes a teenager, their relationship will deteriorate and he will become impossible to handle. According to psychological research, Ginny and Bill's relationship during adolescence will most likely:
A) be marked by extreme and frequent disagreements and conflicts throughout adolescence.
B) improve during early adolescence and deteriorate during late adolescence as Bill becomes more rebellious.
C) rapidly deteriorate.
D) continue to be good throughout adolescence, since their relationship was good during childhood.

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Research suggests that the quality of parent-child relationships established during childhood can predict the quality of the relationship during adolescence. If Ginny and Bill have always had a good relationship, it is likely that their relationship will continue to be good throughout adolescence. While some conflict and disagreement is normal during adolescence, it is not inevitable or necessary for all parent-teen relationships.

Ginny's Son, Bill, Is Almost 13