Granted, children grow larger with age, and they may develop acne and experiment with their hairstyle and clothing. But pick the biggest arguments and let some things be a part of the teenager's learning process. Their needs just differ. They both need attention-but in different ways. Accept your teen as an individual.
Children often model what they are exposed to.
The traits we least like in ourselves often are mirrored through our children. Recognize this and address it in yourself and in conversations with your teen. Parents can't simply create the child, but they can guide and love them for who they are. For additional information, refer to one or more of these Internet sites. All Grown up and No Place to Go.