How to deal with the rebellious teen?
I am the mother of 3 teen boy's, I work alot, I am faced with the sarcastic comments they make, laziness and I'm tierd of it, I have always believed in spare the rod spoil the child, but they are all over 6 ft tall. I punish them, I take away priviledges, but any new ideas will help.
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This is what helped for me when I was a teen. My mother let go and gave me more "rope" instead of tightening it...that does not mean she let go completely. If I screwed up she was there to correct it. But It kept me from lashing out. "Someone who has more air to breathe won't fight and gasp for air". And that is what teenagers do..they feel constricted and they want to "be free" so they lash out by being smart mouths. So bottom line give them more space and don't try and control as much...but at the same time don't let go.
I am the mother of 3 teen boy's, I work alot, I am faced with the sarcastic comments they make, laziness and I'm tierd of it, I have always believed in spare the rod spoil the child, but they are all over 6 ft tall. I punish them, I take away priviledges, but any new ideas will help.
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
This is what helped for me when I was a teen. My mother let go and gave me more "rope" instead of tightening it...that does not mean she let go completely. If I screwed up she was there to correct it. But It kept me from lashing out. "Someone who has more air to breathe won't fight and gasp for air". And that is what teenagers do..they feel constricted and they want to "be free" so they lash out by being smart mouths. So bottom line give them more space and don't try and control as much...but at the same time don't let go.
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