Karen, who is 15 years old, is repeatedly arguing with her mother ...

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Karen, who is 15 years old, is repeatedly arguing with her mother about the chores her mother has assigned to her. This type of repeated, ongoing arguing is also known as ______.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word

Question 2

In the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong, parent-adolescent communication and encouragement benefit youth and help to ________ them from depression, suicide, and low self-esteem.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

bickering

Answer to Question 2

protect