Your sister is frustrated that she is arguing with her 15-year-old daughter quite a bit about what feels like everything. Your sister feels that her relationship with her daughter is deteriorating and abnormal. Based on your knowledge of development, what advice do you give your sister?

A. Do not worry; conflict with sons is even worse.
B. Do not worry; conflict between mothers and daughters is typical during this time.
C. She should worry, because something is seriously wrong with her daughter.
D. She should worry, because it sounds like her daughter has borderline personality disorder.


Answer: B

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