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“Adolescents do get very angry with their parents, and acknowledging this anger is part of acknowledging them. If the anger is notacknowledged then its expression is increased. The parent seems super-strong. The adolescent tries to become the super-attacker.”

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Terri E Apter
Terri E Apter

Terri E. Apter is a British writer born on February 28, 1949. Her works span various fields, including psychology, gender studies, and literary criticism. more

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