I’m Fighting A Lot With My Parents

It’s pretty common for conflict between parents and kids to increase in the teen years. Its a part of normal, healthy development that the teen brain starts to challenge ideas and seek independence, while parents are often focused on safety and responsibility. 

It’s totally normal for teens to create their own opinions, thoughts, and values about life; it’s what prepares them for adulthood. But as you change and grow into this new person who makes their own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting. They aren’t used to the new you yet — they only know you as the kid who had everything decided for you and didn’t mind. Fighting with your folks might start to make you feel really low or super angry. 

The good news is that parent-teen conflict usually does get better as everyone adjusts to their new roles. You can help by really thinking about the way you communicate with your folks and how you might be ready to compromise. Sounds too hard? Easier to hide from them in your room? Maybe. But hear me out. Getting skilled in communication might actually get you what you want..!

Here are some tips that might ease the conflict: