What looks like rebellion may actually be a teen’s natural “itch” for greater independence. It’s important to get to the ‘itch’ (core reason) behind the ‘scratch’ (outward behavior or attitude).” Whether dealing with basic issues such as respect or complex issues such as at-risk behavior, parents sometimes struggle to understand the difference between healthy teenage autonomy and blatant teen rebellion. He says, “God didn’t make us random beings, so our behavior (even rebellious behavior) is stemming from a reason.
He explains that many times parents don’t know the real reason behind a teen’s behavior. Youth specialist Tim Sanford encourages parents to realize that children always do things for reasons. Strengthen your parenting skills as you laugh and learn. Kevin Leman delivers real-life answers to real-life parenting issues with a mix of humor and wisdom. be a checklist to determine whether your teen is a “rebel.”įamily expert Dr.offer instruction about what rebellion looks like.offer encouragement to parents who are struggling with rebellion in their home.Whether your teen is opposing your authority or God’s, rebellion is never easy to deal with. It can ignite fear in the hearts of parents who have children on the brink of adolescence it can prompt both defensiveness and despair in the hearts of parents struggling through the teen years and it can inspire a sigh of relief for parents who now have adult children.
The topic of teen rebellion usually triggers some kind of emotional response.
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