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What do you do when your teenager has a bad attitude?
When your teenager seems troubled, let them know you’re happy to listen or to do some problem-solving, if they want that. Let them come to you if and when they’re ready. Don’t push it, but your being available when they ask for that can make the difference between a good decision and a dangerous one.
How do you talk to a difficult teenager?
To open the lines of communication:
- Be aware of your own stress levels.
- Be there for your teen.
- Find common ground.
- Listen without judging or giving advice.
- Expect rejection.
- Establish boundaries, rules and consequences.
- Try to understand what’s behind the anger.
- Be aware of anger warning signs and triggers.
Why do mother and teenage daughters fight?
Researchers actually found a rhythm for the fights between moms and adolescent daughters. Battles normally occur when a mom and daughter come home at the end of the day. She feels like she is suspected of doing something wrong and doesn’t stop to think logically that her mom may simply be interested in her life.
What do you do when your niece yells at you?
Calm down. If your niece yells at you, yelling back won’t help. The goal is to communicate boundaries. Instead, ask her to sit and calm down before speaking again. Take some time to calm yourself as well so that you are acting out of love, not reacting out of anger. Talk to your niece.
How do I talk to my 14 year old niece?
When you talk to your niece you might say things like: “In this house, we treat each other with respect,” or “We don’t roll our eyes when someone asks for help.” Using these statements encourages her to look around and observe how people treat each other. Set a good example.
What to do when your niece has a bad temper?
Take some time to calm yourself as well so that you are acting out of love, not reacting out of anger. Talk to your niece. Family problems, school stress or even friends may shorten your niece’s temper, and she may respond disrespectfully.
How do I talk to my teenage daughter about her feelings?
Sit down with your teenager and tell her that you’re there for her if she wants to talk about something. Remind her that you love her unconditionally. Keep in mind that adolescents often feel powerless. As part of the process of growing up, teenagers need to differentiate themselves from their parents.