What issues does this raise for parents of adolescents

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Question: Consider the following "text" sent from 14-year-old "Olivia" to her mother: "Hey mom, I realty need to talk to you right now. I feel like you just don't get what I'm going through. Its like you live in a different world or something. I don't know, its just frustrating. I'm dealing with so much right now - the stress from school, dram with friend, crush dram, ugh! Its like a whole different vibe and I just want you to understand what's going on in my life, because its not easy here. Please I love you, but I need you to get me. Based on the above text, briefly reflect on the following two questions:

What does Olivia's text reveal about adolescent thinking? For example, does it reveal cognitive development, perspective-taking, adolescent egocentrism?

How do you think her parent should respond? What issues does this raise for parents of adolescents?

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