Mark is a 14-year-old teenager who lives with his parents. Over the last 2 years, Mark and his parents have been in arguments almost every day. These arguments are usually about Mark watching too much TV, not cleaning his room, or not helping with daily chores in the house. Mark always finds excuses to avoid doing any chores. At times, the arguments get heated quickly, and as a result, Mark gets grounded for a few days. In view of these intense parent-adolescent conflicts between Mark and his parents and the research studies conducted in similar fields, which of the following is most likely to occur?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Frequent and intense parent-adolescent conflicts, like those described between Mark and his parents, can lead to strained relationships and may result in adolescents seeking independence or distancing themselves from their family environment, which could include moving out of the house.

Mark Is a 14-Year-Old Teenager Who Lives with His Parents