Creators Syndicate - Celebrating 20 Years as a World-Class Syndicate Of Talent

Teen Years Are Tricky

by Dr. Sylvia Rimm

Q. My son is 16. His stepfather raised him since he was 3, but now they're clashing. He cussed my husband out. I don't know what to do. My son puts me in the middle, and now he isn't talking to me, either. He does great in school and is on the honor roll. I don't know how to get him to open up to me. I thought maybe I shelter him too much because I don't let him go out with his friends unless I know whom he's with. I told him that I love him too much to let him run wild. I don't know what to ...

( Back to Article )

Join the Discussion

1 Comments | Post Comment

Report this post

Posted by: Laurie
Comment: #1
Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:20 PM

Most step children clash with their step parents in their teens. My cousins kid started with the "you're not my real dad" starting at age 13. The trick is to repeat how much you love them no matter what. They are trying to prove that you are going to stay no matter what. Obviously this kid has childhood issues, but don't forget media pressure. Everything in the media shows teens disrespecting their parents and it's considered a fact of life. This is a hard situation for parents.

Already have an account? Log in.

New Account
Your Name:
Your E-mail:
Your Password:
Confirm Your Password:

Creators.com comments policy