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Media release 17 Jun 2025
Parents in positive relationships with their partner have children with stronger friendships
In a new report involving partnered parents and their children, the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found that parents who are happy in their partner relationship have children with stronger friendships in adolescence, characterised by high levels of trust and communication.
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