Teens like to feel that they can handle life on their own.
They don't like to be told directly how to solve problems. Teens today have a lot to worry about. They have to learn how to interact in social situations, how to apply for a job, how to drive, how to avoid fights at school, the list goes on and on. Because they are just learning how to cope with life's problems, they need guidance from adults. Unfortunately, the adolescent years are also a time when teens seek independence from the exact people who can help them, their parents.