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[quote=Anonymous]A collaborative approach can work when a situation needs to be "tweaked." For example, a recent problem of back-talk or not getting chores done. It does NOT work when the whole power dynamic is askew and the child does not feel like the parent has any "say." At that point, more significant actions are required and the adult must re-assert authority. A "behavior specialist" at the workplace would tell you that this kid is the kind of person that needs to be fired.... but that's not what parents do (unless/until they are completely desperate). Good luck, OP! It's hard. I know-- I am a mom of two teens. I have had to use some pretty drastic measures when my one teen got completely out of whack. (Generally, though, I tend towards collaborative and kid taking "ownership" approach.) [/quote]
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