Arguments will be the death of me!
This is what I have learned from my heated debates with my teenager. I allow my kiddos to be online at home and after school as long as it does not hinder family activities. I also have full access to WIFI access in my house which means I can turn it off when I choose. In some cases, I do shut off WIFI for my kids; this action causes mini-meltdowns. This is the background to why I had this question and why I researched this topic. I also believe this is something most parents ask and would like answers to. Adolescents do not like to be told what to do (NO WAY); they often argue with their parents when asked or given a directive. There are many reasons that adolescents may become argumentative with their parents. They may want more independence, disagreeing about rules and values. Believing in something so much it is hard for them to take others' perspectives into account. Trouble coping with emotions or immature thought processes regarding consequences of actions. Struggles working...
