This kind of communication encourages parents and teens to maintain a good relationship. Growing Pains Teenagers are caught between a desire for independence and an actual need for parenting and protection. Many teens resent dependence because they think it is an admission of weakness. They are developing the ability to be independent. It is not unusual for teens to react with anger or rebellion at seemingly innocent suggestions or comments from parents.
Teenagers question their parents' ideas.
They no longer think their parents have all the answers. Sometimes teenagers are arrogant. When your child reaches adolescence, you must develop new parenting skills. Take cues from your teen. Probably the most difficult task will be adjusting to your teenager's unpredictable personality.