The teen years are all about kids separating from their parents and becoming independent. It is related to a two-year-old saying no to everything, to assert her individuality, or a feisty pre-schooler exclaiming, “You're not the boss of me." The child declares in words and actions: I am separate and independent. This need feels urgent to teens and creates tremendous friction in the parent/child relationship.Acknowledge her/his emotionsListen to himRespect child's privacyAvoid infantilizing your teen.Evade criticizing his every move.Spend quality of time with your teenDine together.Calm yourself down BEFORE you take action. via /r/Parenting http://bit.ly/2GE1r3I
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