Adolescent Relationship Abuse and the Red Flags; Quoting Emily Rothman
(10/27/2023, yahoo!life)
Rothman notes that adolescents are more likely to be both the aggressor and the victim in a relationship, switching between the two roles. It’s different from adult relationships, in which one person is more likely to assume just one role.
“What that means is young people are still formulating their relationship styles and behaviors,” Rothman says. “Somebody may do something controlling and unhealthy and aggressive one day, but a few days later it could be their partner who does some of these unhealthy behaviors.” – Emily Rothman, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy