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Parents often come to me and say something like:

“I took away the phone and they didn’t care.”

“I grounded them and nothing changed.”

“They just say ‘whatever’ and walk away.”

Teen attitude problems like this are one of the most frustrating parts of parenting tweens and teens. You are trying to ...

If you’re parenting a tween or teen, chances are you’ve experienced it:

The eye roll.
The sarcastic comment.
The “whatever.”
The door slam.

Teen attitude problems can feel constant—and deeply personal.

You might find yourself thinking:

• “Why is my teen so disrespectful?”
• “Where did this attitu...

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This article is based on an episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, where Tess Connolly shares practical strategies for handling teen attitude problems while strengthening your relationship with your teen.

Parents can reduce conflict by responding calmly and clear...

Parenting tweens can feel like a sudden change. A child who once followed directions easily may begin questioning rules, arguing about small things, or showing more attitude.

For many parents this shift is confusing and frustrating.

But understanding why tweens push back can help parents respond i...