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[quote=Anonymous]My advice is treat your teen boy the way you would a stray dog you are trying to befriend. Look for things that might make him smile or interests that he has that you can share. Building connection with him will result in more influence and his treating you better. Saying "Hey, sweetie - I didn't realize you would be bothered by chicken and rice touching and by the way, I would appreciate it if you could speak to me in a nicer way," is a better route than being reactive yourself and "punishing" him. Try empathy and connection and help him see you are on his team. Also, sometimes teens lash out at parents because we are "safe" and they know we will still love them. Doesn't make it right or pleasant but helps you not to take it so personally.[/quote]
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