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The Art of Picking Your Battles

Posted on January 20, 2026 by middleearthnj Leave a comment

During adolescence, teenagers begin to pull away from their families in order to define who they are as individuals. As a result, teens are extremely sensitive to parental control. It’s easy for them to feel micromanaged, over-lectured, and over-advised. Children who feel they are being controlled either become dependent or rebellious – neither of which is desirable. As a parent,

Parent/Teen Relationships

How to Set Expectations and House Rules for Teens

Posted on October 28, 2024 by middleearthnj One comment

Children, especially adolescents, are masters of pushing boundaries. It’s actually a normal part of development for children to test limits, break rules, rebel against expectations, and do anything to avoid punishment. Although this behavior is irritating for parents, it’s important to realize that children are actually learning through this process. By recognizing this is a normal part of childhood, parents