Most teens rebel against their parents once in a while.
The rebellion can take the form of angry outbursts, bickering, attention-getting behavior or ignoring rules. As a parent, it is a good idea to differentiate between important and unimportant issues. Try to hold your fire for the things that really count. If you are facing a consistently rebellious teenager, part of the puzzle is determining whether or not the rebellion is normal, or if it is a clue that something is seriously wrong. If your teenager is behaving in any of these ways, you should consider getting some professional help.