Parent Teen Conflict

The psychologists in our practice who work with adolescents find that of all the presenting issues, parent/teen conflict is one of the most common. In the excellent series How to Understand People Terry Apter writes about Parent /Teenager Conflict

Parent/teen conflict is common; the important thing is for parents to assure their teen it is safe to have their say and that you will respond. It isn’t a calm and sunny relationship with a parent that gives a teenager the strength he or she needs – it is an open, trusting relationship that offers respect even in the face of heated disagreement. These conflicts often help teens hone their distinctive identities, but parents should follow some general rules……link to continue reading

Source: The Guardian