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@npfionna Power struggles are difficult at that age. It’s an ask, but is it really? If the teen can’t say no without punishment or getting a guilt trip, it’s a demand. Demands inherently create a power dynamic in this situation. Collaboration might look like saying “Hey, I’m really looking...

@npfionna An attitude of collaboration and teamwork - not control and authority - fosters a healthy and trusting relationship with teenagers.

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@abovethewaves Your son feels frustration, anger, conflict. He’s expressing it. You need to recognize that frustration, anger, and communicate to him that it’s ok to be mad, it’s ok to disagree with you, and it’s ok for him to speak how he feels - that you’re open to hearing his feelings always...