"I'M RIGHT!"

Casey and Anne are arguing over whether to go to a movie or go bowling. Anne thinks bowling is a bore and she doesn't want to go. Anne doesn't like sports activities of any kind, and therefore, feels Casey should just do what she wants to do. After all, Casey should know by now that this is just the way Anne is!

How can I start answering this question: Where did the characters learn their communication style?

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Usually children learn to speak after listening to their parents and others around them. If they constantly hear arguing and yelling, what do you think small children will sound like? If they usually hear conversations and laughter and whatever's on TV shows, what do you think small children will sound like?

Another question: However small children sound, depending on what they hear in those early months and years, do you think they can or will change much as they grow older?