How to parent defiant teens 10 Articles

by Jimmy Ettele

At the age of 18, full of pimples, hormones, and an indomitable will to do whatever I wanted to, I defied my parents as quickly as they were able to set some early curfew. Hence the life circle was complete for my parents...read more

by Kristal Mcvicar

How funny that in this day we have titles for just about any behaviour ever observed in mankind. Defiant teens may now be suffering from ODD (oppositional defiance disorder). I find that rather "odd". Yes pun intended. ...read more

by Liz

Has anyone else noticed the modern trend to "label" every one's actions now? While it is true there are various emotional disorders that have come to light the last twenty years or so, it is not true that everyone has them...read more

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by Kathy Mccan

How to Parent Defiant Teens vs. How to Parent Oppositionally Defiant Teens The definition of O.D.D. (Oppositional Defiance Disorder) describes an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, hostile, annoying behavior tow...read more

by Samuel Winchester

Being a teen who can sometimes be defiant I feel rather highly qualified to write on this topic. Generally there are 3 reasons that teens become defiant. The first reason is that they want more freedom than the parent is...read more

by Becky Johnson

Parenting any teen is a challenge. The number one job of a teenager in general is to test the boundaries. Reaching more and more for the complete control over their lives that at one point or another we all have sought. Te...read more

by Scott Heritage

Teenagers are defiant by nature, being at a point in their lives where they depend upon their parents, whilst at the same time wanting to break away from them and start their own lives. This conflict of interest on the tee...read more

by kv rose

Communication is the key here. There are so many programs that can help your child snap back from whatever is bothering them. Yet sometimes the answer is simple. Spend more time with your teen and get to know them. Tee...read more

by Lindsay Fehir

Every parent goes through it. Puberty hits, high school starts, and suddenly, the little angel you've always known starts to defy you. At times it seems like they are actually trying to drive you crazy. Days and nights ...read more

by Joan Teresa

Defiant teens. Teenagers who are defiant are usually suffering from Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). They tend to be very confrontational and they want to be in control of their own life. In other words,a defiant t...read more