Others do not seem to have the resources necessary even to begin on a positive tract. Still others seemingly have no beginning resources but do very well. These processes intrigue us. Some families seem quite unaffected by the troubles with their teenagers and others are devastated by similar events. One thing is certain, the research shows repeatedly that having a teen in the home for many families is stressful.
Some families survive intact and the process forever alters some.
To make sure you understand the material presented in this lesson, answer the following questions, but DO NOT submit them for grading. Remember, the essay questions on the take-home exams will be taken directly from the practice questions in the lessons. That is, we used to see the direction of influence as proceeding from parent to child.