PSY310H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Preadolescence, Noncustodial Parent, Parenting Styles
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Studies show that teens and their parents tend to have similar beliefs; there is more diversity among adolescents than between generations in terms of core values. This is because adolescents and their parents share a common social, regional and cultural background; these factors shape our central beliefs. There are however, often gaps between matters of personal taste (clothes) because these matters are likely influenced by factors outside of the family (current trends) What do adolescents and parents usually fight about: major sources of disagreement tend to be curfews, clothing, leisure activities, etc. The struggle is over who has the authority. Perspectives on issues tend to change with increasing age: a manifestation of changes in perspective is adolescents" increased willingness to lie to their parents. 50% of 12-14 year olds say it is okay it lie to their parents about a personal matter whereas 80% of 15-17 year olds do.
