Teens who express differences with mom might also resist peer pressure: study
Posted Dec 22, 2011 09:39:07 AM.
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Mothers whose teens often disagree with them might be encouraged by a new study from the University of Virginia.
Psychology professor Joseph Allen said teens who openly, calmly express their views — even if they disagree with their mothers — are more likely to resist peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol.
The differences of opinion shouldn’t involve bullying, shouting or whining.
The study tracked more than 150 teenagers, and is published in the journal Child Development.
