President Theodore Roosevelt said, “I can be President of the United States, or I can control my daughter, Alice. I cannot do both.”

Parents of strong-willed kids understand that raising them requires a lot of time, attention, and effort. It’s not easy to harness their energy and put it to good use. These kids will always put boundaries to the test, and challenge the system.

So, if you have a strong-willed teen at home, remember these few keys

Get on the same page discipline-wise with your spouse.

Communicate your boundaries clearly

And make sure consequences are explained well in advance!

It may take extra time and energy, but there are ways to make the most of your interactions with a strong-willed teen. Soon, he’ll become a strong, principled young adult!

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