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How do you deal/cope with a hormonal stroppy teenager?

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HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:35

That's it really, we've got one and I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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BecauseImWorthIt · 27/03/2009 20:37

White wine.

random · 27/03/2009 20:37

Vodka and earplugs

HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:38

Am LOVING the alcohol suggestions, normally I would, but I'm pregnant..... sob !

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herbietea · 27/03/2009 20:39

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HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:40

...sobbing some more!

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herbietea · 27/03/2009 20:40

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Portofino · 27/03/2009 20:40

Give the vodka to the teenager. Then drink the wine. Teenagers don't appreciate wine.

herbietea · 27/03/2009 20:41

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BecauseImWorthIt · 27/03/2009 20:42

Have you got a boy or a girl? I know nothing of girls!

Portofino · 27/03/2009 20:42

Sorry - if you can't drink the wine, give the teenager both and send it to its room. You won't see it again til tomorrow lunchtime. It might have a headache then though....

HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:43

Boy

It's DEFINITELY me sobbing!!! @ herbietea

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themoon66 · 27/03/2009 20:44

Re-post on the teenage thread. Lots of sympathy/angst on there.

Oh.. and fab advice too.

HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:45

Ah, will do! Thanks xx

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herbietea · 27/03/2009 20:47

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BecauseImWorthIt · 27/03/2009 20:47

I can't claim to have cracked it by any stretch of the imagination, but I have 2 DSs, DS1 is 17 and DS2 is 14. So far DS2 has been fine.

DS1 has had his moments over the last couple of years, including stealing money from us.

What seems to work so far is consistency and continued firmness. Don't try and be his friend. Your job is to be his parent. Make it clear what is and isn't acceptable and just keep on and on about it.

Yes, there will be shouting.

But try and remember, in between bad moments, to give him a cuddle (obviously when no-one is looking!) and tell him how much you love him, how proud of him you are - as long as this is true! - and other positive stuff. All too often it's an unrelenting battlefield and it can be as horrible for you as it is for him.

I find that tickling can work too. Makes the bugger crack a smile, which is nice to see.

If you find any other tips, please pass them on!

MaureenMLove · 27/03/2009 20:50

Lovin this completely useless advice thread on teenagers! Sadly, mostly true! Ignore, ignore, ignore and drink!

HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:52

Becauseimworthit, I think you have a point there about it being an unrelenting battlefield, that's what it feels like right now and I'm really struggling to be positive during the in between moments, I guess I've had a bellyfull

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BecauseImWorthIt · 27/03/2009 20:53

And I think it's like dealing with a 2 year old - you have to learn to pick your battles.

HeinzSight · 27/03/2009 20:54

Yes, you're dead right. Feeling a bit better already.

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Mamii · 28/03/2009 14:33

Yikes, read this out of interest (my 2 still pre-schoolers)
Think I'm gonna start saving for boarding school.

Really sorry I don't have any good advice for you.

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