The long shadow of a short fuse: Study finds parent-teen conflict echoes across generations
A long-term study from Iowa State University reveals that harsh parenting during adolescence can negatively impact family relationships for decades. Researchers found that early conflict predicts emotional distance between parents and their adult children, and eventually between grandparents and grandchildren.
Why it matters
Understanding the multigenerational impact of family dynamics provides critical insights into long-term mental health and social development.
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article reports on scientific findings from a longitudinal study without political or social agenda.
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