He seems to be trying to aggravate us. I get so angry I blow up. We end up screaming at each other and saying things we regret. I feel like things are out of control. With the many changes that occur during adolescence, it s not unusual for teenagers to feel anger and resentment toward parents.
Adolescents struggle to establish prepare for adulthood.
Sometimes anger is their way of asserting independence. This can wear thin on parents, who may fight back with their own anger, creating a vicious circle of escalating resentment. We do this when we can calm down and respond in a disciplined and thoughtful way. By maintaining composure, parents can be good role models and open the door to constructive communication with their children. Sometimes the issue is not worth the anger, or worth arguing about.