why is it that teens don't really get along with their parents? whose fault is it?

Answer 1

These could be the main reasons

1.... Hormonal changes in teenagers make them more sensitive
2.....During adolescence, teens are constantly faced with new challenges
3.....They are moving away from childhood dependence on their families
4.....They identify more with their peers
5.....They may not know how to talk about their concerns with their parents
6.....Teens may feel that they won't really be heard
7.....They feel their parents will overreact to their concerns or experiences.
8.....They expect a parent to respond with a lecture and not really hear them out
9.....They are unsure whether or not a parent will help them make a decision or simply tell them what to do

So, keeping communication open and honest can be hard work

No one's fault!!!
When we become parents, we may behave the same way with our own children.... It is frustrating for both teenagers as well as the parents.

ok ok... lets say it is parent's fault (60%)

Answer 2

Usually the teen's, although they won't realize that until they're either in their mid 20's or have kids of their own (whichever comes first). This is not to say the parents are always right as some refuse to keep in touch with the times and are a little less understanding of how the world has changed than they should be. But times change - people don't. More often than not, the things parents do that teens hate is their way of protecting them from doing the very same things THEY would have done if their parents had just let them do as they pleased. Parents sometimes have to make a lot of unpopular decisions - it's part of being a parent.

Answer 3

Sometimes teens and their parents don't get along because they are too much like each other. The can have alot of the same personality although some teens won't admit to that.

Answer 4

Boy, I wish I knew. I guess it is just rebelliousness, growing up, wanting to be in control and not having to be told what to do. I am going through this with my 12 year old granddaughter. She never agrees with me and always has something smart alec to answer me back. I think both sides are at fault and mostly I think it is not taking the time to listen. I know my granddaughter wants attention, but goes about getting it the wrong way, acting like a spoiled brat. I guess it is a stage most preteens and teens go through. I didn't, but I was shy. Maybe it is the more outgoing kids.

Answer 5

It is nobody's fault. Teens and parents can never get along because teens are still trying to know themselves... if parents actually get in their kids' minds, the kids would hate them. So its probably safe to just let things be, but proper guidance, and "being there" is best for parents to do.

Answer 6

Most teens don't get along because they have to rebel to learn their own lessons in life. Unfortunetly most parents believe that you can learn by being told how things are. We all find out in the long run, what is good for us and what is not and our parents already know this because they have done it themselves. When you have a child, you spend most of your time worrying about them being harmed by someone. Listen to them if it is sound advice and you will save yourself a lot of greif. I have a teen and she has to learn things her own way. She learns her lessons & I don't have to nag. You will be an adult soon and wish you were in the safety of your parents arms cause life can be terribly painful at times. Learn you lessons and move on the the next ones.

Answer 7

It's not really anyone's fault. The reason it happens is because it is hard for parents to see their child growing up, not wanting them around so much, and it is frightening to think about how important the decisions they will have to make at this age. Plus, parents always consider their children...........their babies. It's hard to watch a child grow.
This age is hard for teens because of hormones, body changes, wanting to be more independent, etc.
The key is open communication............patience...........and a lot of prayer!

Answer 8

I believe it is because some teens loose respect for their parents and begin to be rebelious.

It is both the teens and parents fault.

Answer 9

The teens

Answer 10

It is called generation gap. Further more, parents want to protect there children where as children wants to ruin there life(hormones). You will understand when you will have your own children. There is no other way to convence a teenager that there parents want the best for them.