Because adolescence upsets and resets the parent/child relationship on older terms, it works best if parents can anticipate growing redefinition. This way they are less likely (if caught by surprise) to harmfully overreact. Better to foresee common changes so parents can respond supportively instead.

Start by understanding how an adolescent can be more demanding to live with for parents. Beginning around ages 9 to 13, their daughter or son begins separating from........

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