Parenting Todays Teens Radio
  • It Takes Two To Argue (7-6-2010)

     

    PODCAST:

    The old saying, “It takes two to have an argument,” includes parents, because I’ve found that parents can sometimes be partly to blame for the amount of arguing that goes on in the home.

    Arguments tend to erupt because a parent wants to show the teen that they are still in control, while the teen no longer wants to be controlled.

    So, first, make sure your rules are age-appropriate. Then, stay out of fights over other the trivial things. Allow your teen to express their point of view, and keep the discussion focused only on the issue at hand. Remember, your teen is still immature, so it’s up to you to keep the argument respectful, but it is also up to you to enforce the rules.

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