If you eaves dropped on a typical household… one with a few teens, a mom and a dad…what

noises would you hear?

The more I meet struggling teens and their panicked parents, the more I find that the four walls

of their home encompass arguments. A lot of arguments. Some are loud and include shouting.

Some are hushed, but filled with anger. Sound familiar?

Though I’d never want any families to avoid conflict… in fact, I think it’s an important part of

growth… I’d want them to cut down on needless verbal battering. Is there an argument that can

be turned into a discussion? Do you need to stop contributing to the yelling- match and start

listening instead?

 

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