The following scenario is linked to a variety of positive outcomes, such as prevention of delinquency, reduction in sexual activity, improved school performance, and positive psychological well-being:
Through a cooperative relationship in which the adolescent willingly discloses information and permissive parenting, noninterference with daily activities, and allowing the adolescent to withhold information from parents.
In this form of a relationship, studies show that a development of trust and appreciation is important to both the parent and adolescent sides of the relationship. This trust often distills a sense of confidence and responsibility in the adolescent leading to improved school performance, improvements in psychological well-being, reduced sexual activity, and a trend of non-delinquent behavior.
