Forbidden friends become former friends after moms voice disapproval

It’s a tale as old as time: parents don’t like the company their children keep—and don’t hesitate to say so. Often, parents openly state their disapproval, hoping that children will abandon unwelcome affiliates and seek out more acceptable companions. This raises the question: “Is friend disapproval an effective parenting strategy?”

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