Tessa is in her bedroom with her mother. Tessa's mother exclaims, "You need to get these clothes off the floor right now!" Tessa replies, "It's my room and I will leave things where I want." Tessa's mother responds, "I am your mother and you will do what I say." This is an example of _____.

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This is an example of bickering, which is a type of communication that involves arguing, disagreeing, or quarreling in a hostile or petty manner. Tessa and her mother are not communicating effectively or openly, and their exchange is not fostering strong family bonds or demonstrating effective parental monitoring.

Tessa Is in Her Bedroom with Her Mother