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[quote=Anonymous]Especially within a healthy and loving environment (in that there is no physical, sexual, or mental abuse and no drugs, neglect, poverty, abandonment, or even divorce), why do some teens start to despise their parents? I don't mean the common conflict about parents being strict (i.e. curfew or not letting their kids go to a party), but where they just seem mean and have a hatred for the parents. I've experienced this with my 17 year old and I know at least 2 people who have 18 years old that are currently experiencing this behavior. When I was a teen, my parents certainly were not perfect (no parent is), but I don't remember absolutely hating them. Even when there was conflict, I always loved them deep inside (even if I was angry at the moment). One of my friends, who has one of the 18 year olds, has been dealing with this issue for the past year and she fears that her son will never love her again. My own son (17) just ignores me and refuses to have any conversation (even ones that I thought he might be interested in like cool places to eat on our vacation). My son has friends and is doing well in school (and to my knowledge no bullying or girl issues). For those who went through this experience, how long did it last? Did your child ever explain why they acted this way?[/quote]

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