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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the parents who struggle with teens have controlling tendencies and are enmeshed with their children. My own mother HATED having teenagers and made it very obvious to me. She’s incredibly controlling and seemed threatened by me having outside interests, expressing independence and exploring colleges. Normal teenage behaviors like smoking cigarettes was treated as if I deserved the death penalty. I now can see she didn’t have her own hobbies or a career and had nothing to do but manage me.[/quote] I can see that. You have to parent the kid you have. The kid you have is more obvious when they become teenagers too. My parents were overly strict, even though we did nothing to deserve it. I treat my teens with more respect and give them way more independence than I had. They haven't abused it yet, just like I wouldn't have if given the chance. [/quote]
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