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What can you do when your teenager doesn't think they should have to listen to you?
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∙ 15y ago
Every parent is bound to run into this issue at one point or another.
Basically, you are his parent, his guardian, and ultimately "his boss."
Ask him if there is some underlying cause for the way that he is behaving. If he comes clean, take the necessary steps to resolve the issue. Has there been any recent stressors like a death in the family, family members or friends moving away, your family moving, a divorce or separation somewhere within the family, or anything that would cause stress or cause him to be angry with his parents?
If there is no reason for his behavior, tell him what you expect from him. If he doesn't want to oblige, then there are things he will be drafted to do for breaking the rules. Sign him up for some "community service" around the house. Ground him. Take away privileges. Whatever is necessary and appropriate for the level of rule-breaking or bad behavior you are punishing for.
Basically, he has no choice but to abide by your rules.
The only way he can get around this is if he files for emancipation or gets a court order that states you can no longer enforce your rules on him. You can tell him that too. Very few teens are willing to take that route, unless there are severe negligence or maltreatment issues at home (child abuse, molestation, many kid stars emancipated themselves because their parents used them for their money and celebrity status).
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