The days of congenial compliance are over. On their way to adulthood, teens need to separate what they hold to be true from what you told them is true. This can be scary, very scary, but it too is necessary. Church bores them, but God doesn't. Teens may find church restricting and unfulfilling, but they are remarkably interested in what God has to say to them and what part he can play in their lives.
Teenagers are responsible for their actions.
Every parent makes mistakes, and some are whoppers, but ultimately teenagers are responsible for their own actions. Parenting teens can be a trying experience, long on heartache and short on satisfaction. But with the right perspective and knowledge, it can also be rewarding and exciting. Online Christian Resources.