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Boardwalk :: Forum List Reading the Signs Problem teen or normal behaviour?
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"We are the problem" not the teen - 2007/02/07 07:37 I have been having such a hard time with my teenager who is 14. We get into an argument everyday and it seems as we are the problem, so she says. She is a good girl I can't complain about that but she has this attitude and stubborness to her that makes me want to choke her. She is disrespectful, materialisitc and she wants everything her way. I have never taught her any of these things and I try my hardest to try and guide her the right direction but its not working. I finally had it with her I took all her "nice" clothes away and turned her room inside out. She still does not care enough to try and just live by our rules. I'm out of options here, is this normal teenage behavior or not?
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Re:"We are the problem" not the teen - 2007/02/08 19:08 From your description, your teenage daughter’s attitude problem does not sound like anything caused from “bad” parenting. In fact, the traits that you described are present in many teenagers. The period of adolescence can be readily associated with rebellion. The fact that you set limits or boundaries by taking away her “nice” clothes shows her that you will not simply sit back and allow her defiant behavior to prolong indefinitely. Setting boundaries is a healthy way to manage attitude issues. Sometimes setting limits will cause immediate effects on your teen’s behavior, but most of the time, it won’t. It takes time. But if her behavior persists, you may opt to try another manner of disciplining her. Try to get close to her, make her feel comfortable with you, and when you’ve sensed that you’ve reached her-- instead of demanding certain actions, make “suggestions” like a friend. Try it out!
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