How do you handle criticism from your teen? It seems DS can't speak to me without telling me what I'm doing wrong. Tonight it was that I should've had a full time job (I'm a SAHM) and he would be more confident and independent. Yet he complains whenever he has to get his own breakfast or do anything around the house.
I've tried just blowing it off but it wears me down. Ended up getting upset and in tears tonight which DS says means I'm weak and makes it impossible for him to respect me. Honestly! He can be such a little shit but ignoring it seems to just make him amp it up until he gets a reaction, getting angry is exhausting and does no good, feeling upset draws more criticism. Help!