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Adolescent Storm and Stress: An Overstated Concept
The idea of "adolescent storm and stress," originally proposed by G. Stanley Hall, posits that adolescence is a period of intense turmoil. However, contemporary research largely refutes this, showing it to be an overstatement for most teens. Studies indicate that only a small number of adolescents have major conflicts with their parents. Most disagreements are minor, centering on daily issues like homework, money, curfews, and chores, and these conflicts tend to lessen as the adolescent matures.
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