how do i quit fighting with my teenage daughter
2006-06-15 14:25:16 · 8 answers · asked by yumabrat8991 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
what are you guys fighting about? just try to listen to each other.
2006-06-15 14:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by snuggle_me_pink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem my mom and I had when I was a teenager, was she insisted on being the "mother", and not a friend as well. She admits now that she was wrong, and we have a wonderful relationship ever since I have moved out and proven my responsibility. It is good to be a mom, and put your foot down, but at the same time, she may be needing someone on her level to confide in. Trying to work out issues as adults, and allowing each other to express one anothers' points of view is healthy, and she will respect you more for it. You may already do this, and if you do, kudos! Being a teenager is one of the hardest times in a person's life, and no matter how much you try, she may just need to lash out and be a frustrated teen once in a while.
2006-06-15 21:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set limits and boundaries. Be consistent with your own rules. When she is yelling...tell her you need to take a time-out and go in your room and shut the door. Give her a taste of her own medicine. Be approachable. GIve her space and respect. But also let her know she still has to do what you say. If she defys you consequences should be used as wellmaking your presence known. She cannot manipulate. When she is yelling, sit and speak in a low tone of voice. If that doesn't work...spill something on the floor...move a chair...start cooking...do something else- to catch her off guard.
2006-06-15 21:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by kaiynasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank God I have all sons. When all the moms of little girls would just go on and on about little dresses and dolls and mother daughter outtings, here I was with 3 little boys terrorizing the playgroud!
Now my boys are great kids, and love hanging out with me and going places. They like to show off by holding the door open for their mum and being strong guys by carrying all the heavy things. Too bad your fun time is over with your little girl.
2006-06-15 21:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat her with respect. Don't yell, hit, etc. Tell her why you've set limits. Is there a man in the house? It may be rebellion if she feels things are out of control.
2006-06-15 21:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch Gilmore Girls Together
2006-06-15 21:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Allan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN to her........my mother and i fought all of the time........then she started listening to me, and now we are best friends...I asked her one day why she started to listen to my side and tried to help me........and she said that she just got too tired to yell back.......I wish you luck........and hope everything works out
2006-06-15 21:33:45 · answer #7 · answered by larapookiebear18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be understanding.
2006-06-15 21:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋