During adolescence, youth are trying to figure out who they are, establish their independence, and express themselves all while dealing with significant hormone fluctuations and peer pressure. Every child handles these challenges differently. Unfortunately, in some teens, this process can cause them to act out in an angry, argumentative, withdrawn, or rebellious manner. Parenting a defiant teen is hard, and
Read moreAdolescence can be a difficult phase in life to navigate. Defying the wishes of their parents (or other authority figures) and testing limits is a normal part of growing up for teens. Youth are trying to figure out who they are, establish their independence, and express themselves. Unfortunately, in some teens, this process can cause them to act out in
Read moreSay “teenager” and many adults get an immediate image of rebellion. It is not unusual for teens to rebel against authority by either arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. Defying the wishes of their parents, or other authority figures, is actually a part of growing up, testing limits, learning about themselves, expressing their individuality,
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