<font color="purple"> I agree Rhapsody...

And many troubles start because some parents try to be their teens friend instead of a parent... I have a good balance with my teen boys... They know that there are consequences to inappropiate behavior, and I make sure to discuss the behavior and as to why it is imappropiate and make sure that I do not attack them as a person.... I have a very open relationship with my all my kids... I find that they are comfy coming to me about things that other teens dont feel comfy talking to their parents about....

I however am not looking forward to my girls teen years, LOL.... My eldest girl (almost 11) is mildly mentally challenged and already there are issues, but we have a lot of support and people praying for her, and we adjust things accordingly for her when it comes to consequences...

Each child is different and I know what works for each of my kids and what doesnt.... So many times their consequences are not the same....

I am kinda just rambling here but, yes.... I know I can use any tips available to help inprove my parenting skills.... So thank you for this thread..... </font>