In short, there seems to be a strong preference for
nonconfrontational strategies and a deep reluctance to consider more muscular approaches (Johnson, Arumi, & Ott, 2006, p. 18).
Not exact matches
One means of enhancing this relationship is to help adolescents and their mothers develop effective
strategies for communicating openly and effectively, in a
nonconfrontational manner, to reduce conflict that may develop when both share responsibility for child rearing.