Some families let arguments and fighting tear them apart. But in reality, conflict can pull a family together!

When handled properly, conflict can actually improve relationships. People who stick together through thick and thin become closer by the end. In fact, some of the teens I recall most fondly are the ones who made me want to pull my hair out!

Engaging, rather than avoiding, will teach your teen how to manage conflict well years down the road. Rest assured, the day will come when they have their first fight with a future roommate, employer, spouse, and child, too!

So don’t shy away from conflict with your teen. When it’s time to get in there and fight for something you believe in, create a model for resolution they will never forget.

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