Common Complaint Among Teens

A common complaint among teens is that they are treated like children . Giving your daughter new or an increased level of responsibilities can help to establish trust and respect between the two of you, according to human development and family studies specialists Jennifer Kerpelman and Phillip Thorsen, as stated on the Alabama Cooperative Education System's website. If age appropriate, let her babysit her younger sisters and brothers, use the car to go shopping or give her a list of errands to run. Don't judge her if she makes mistakes, but rather analyze the situation with her to ensure she sees what she did wrong and learns how to avoid repeating the same action in the future.

When a conflict arises, let your teen make suggestions on how to solve it. Including your teen in the decision making process can help him to feel mature and trusted. While your son's answer to the specific problem may not be ideal, let him choose for himself and be there for him when he needs help in figuring out the next step, according to child bullying and conflict expert, Peggy Moss, as stated on EmpoweringParents.com. For example, if your teen son is being picked on by his classmates, rather than jumping in to save him, ask him how he thinks the situation should be handled. He may come up with the idea of ignoring the kids the next time they bother him; allow him to give it a try and see what happens. If ignoring the kids does not work, analyze the situation with him to figure out why and then help him to develop the next possible solution. Along with building trust, you will be teaching him how to solve problems.

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