This week we're discussing some of the more common problems that teens face at home with their family. First we'll discuss typical friction points between teens and their parents like teen independence, arguing with your parents, a lack of communication between teens and parents and the need for parents to set boundaries and teens to push those boundaries.We'll also look at how troubles in the home can cause issues for teens. How do parents who are experiencing interpersonal issues and the arguments that inevitably rise from that affect teens. We'll talk about the academic pressures and the frictions failing in those expectations can cause. We'll explore sibling rivalry and how teens competing against each other can be both a benefit and a hindrance.Finally we'll talk about ways to combat some of this problems and discuss how to help teens get through these troubling but some times unavoidable scenarios. Learning to negotiate, listen and work as a team are key techniques to solving these problems.

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IntroductionsInsights Into Teens Episode 74 "Family Problems"My observant and talented co-host Madison Whalen

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Common problems between teens and parentshttps://teens.lovetoknow.com/Parent_Teenager_Problemshttps://bit.ly/3haRJFt Asserting IndependenceTeens are striving to find independence anyway they can.From fashion to activities, teens want to control their lives.Since teens are trying to learn how to be an adult and navigate the world without parental supervision, this is a common problem to arise.Keeping the balance between letting your child make choices and keeping them safe is like walking a never ending tightrope.Lean too far either way and you're bound to lose.To help keep balance, talk with teens and try to understand why they choose the music, clothes or activities they do.Set limits that still allow teens to express themselves in safe ways like dying their hair blue or starting a garage band.  ArguingGoing along with asserting their independence, teens are ready to prove their point.Whether they are told they can't go out today or they need to do their homework, adolescents are ready to argue.Not only do they want to discuss a perceived injustice, but many times they feel parents don't trust them.Rather than arguing, it is important to listen to your teen.In a calm voice, try to understand the point that teens are trying to make and work to compromise rather than argue.  Lack of CommunicationMany times, it feels like parents and teens are on two different planet