Most parents fear the thought of their sweet toddlers turning into a grudge-filled adolescent. Though the thought may seem like a bad idea, psychologists noted that arguing with teenagers is practically normal as it is part of the adolescent phase.
Teenagers are often filled with waves of emotions, which often leave them confused and irritable. Though parents may come into disagreement with their tens, experts says it's normal. It was then mentioned that arguments with teenagers can actually be turned into "teachable moments."
Fox 17 reported that Brittany Barber Garcia, a pediatric psychologist from Spectrum Health stated that family arguments involving teenagers usually surface when the teenagers would stray away from their parents build their own individuality.
Garcia then added that it may be normal for parents and teenagers to argue, but it is important for parents to fight fair. Garcia then added that parents should stand their ground and stick to their rules. it was also mentioned that parents should learn to compromise and have a certain limit on how much they are willing to give in when it comes to their teen's temperament.
Garcia stated that they should stay calm and stay rational. She then added that at the end of the argument, it is important to stop and reflect on what was it about. Parents could then use the argument as a way to reach out to their children and for them to know what bothers their teens. By the time the argument would end, Garcia stated that parents should make it a point to apologize or make their teen realize that it is important to talk things out.
Psychology Today then added that argument and teenagers "goes hand in hand." It was then mentioned that leading a teenager into a good argument is actually healthy for the child. Parents should make sure that they should stay composed, as an argument with the teenager can either bring them closer, or push them further.
