If you catch your teen behaving inappropriately, your immediate reaction might be to lash out in anger. But will that really solve the problem?

Maybe your son’s developed a nasty temper. Or maybe your daughter’s gotten mixed up with the “bad crowd.” No matter what the behavior is, it’s key to remember that there’s a motivation behind it.

When mom and dad find their teen stepping out of bounds, discipline is a necessary course of action. But I would also encourage you to try to uncover the true source behind your teen’s behavior. Unless you know the reason behind the rebellious behavior, you’ll never get to the root of the issue!

So what are you looking for? There’s no better place to start than the issue behind the behavior!

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