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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you give some examples of situations where the teen is refusing to do something? It’s hard to give advice without some more context. Give the two most recent. [/quote]

Thank you.  Yes, I fully realize that we should be in charge of our teens.  Two we are, but one is petulant and fights us on everything. [b] He is strong, and frankly, I am afraid of him,[/b] but I do not want him to know that. DH has some issues that have not been addressed, and honestly I think DH projects and pussy foots around issues to make petulant teen happy.  To call it a slippery slope is an understatement. Dh has a lot of trauma, and anything DH did not enjoy (two examples are vacationing with family - DH was abused; and dinnertime - DH was "piled on" by his siblings, as they could not leave the table until DH was finished eating) - DH does not force DS to do.  Which is not parenting at all, and I try to tell DH that. I am at a loss because the rest of the family is in turmoil because of it. Where to start? 
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This gave me pause for you, OP.  If your child is around 13, this is only going to get worse.  He's going to get bigger and stronger.  If there is any propensity for violence, you will be more handicapped when dealing with him.  I would suggest family counseling.  [/quote]

I agree. It's a big deal that you are scared of your child and it's not going to get better on its own. This is not garden variety sulkiness. [/quote]

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