Before you give up or do something desperate, let's consider the possibility that some of your teen's slovenly, sarcastic or indifferent behavior that drives you crazy just might be normal behavior that is part of the teenage agenda. The War of Words With Your Teenager One of the most frustrating and exhausting phases of parenting is the verbal combat required to settle almost any issue with a teenager. Because teenagers love to argue, and most parents hate it. Then they hit their teens and turned the tables on you, almost overnight. Now, the same child who loved to be the center of family activities disappears behind their bedroom door, leaving you confused and maybe a little put off.
Most parents dread the day when their teenager can legally get behind the wheel of a car.
We've sat in enough traffic jams and been yelled at by irate drivers too often to think of driving as glamorous. But for teens, a car is the ultimate freedom. Lies and Teenagers Many parents fear that when their teenager lies, it's a sign they've raised a child with a defective character. Parents are afraid this habit of lying may have serious consequences later if it isn't dealt with vigorously. One of the great parent-teen battles is fought over your need to give advice and your teen's need to ignore it.