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Mother-Son Relationship Has Long Term Impact

The closer sons are with their mothers as they grow up, the better they do in the long-run. That’s according to a new study released by Wayne State University. Chris Trentacosta is an assistant professor of psychology at the school. WDET's Jerome Vaughn spoke with him recently about the study’s findings. Trentacosta says conflict between mothers and sons is normal -- to a point.