Adolescence is a time when many young people test limits — and parents patience.

Teenage rebellion often goes hand-in-hand with changing hormones and adolescent attitudes... In many cases, parents can head off problems by simply talking with their teen... however, when acting out leads to difficulties at home, school or in the community, and talk is hard to come by, tough love must be practiced.

Parents need to help teenagers make the connection between behavior and consequences, whether it means taking away the car, restricting phone use or even stronger punishments when necessary.... no freedom or friends for a set period of time.

While parenting teens poses daily challenges, it's important to point out that adolescence is the passage from childhood to the adult years.... so for a parent, there is no better time to be connected and involved than during these character building years.

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Hope this HELPS.................... for we parents need all the help we can get.

LoVe,
Rhapsody - ((( hugs )))