May 09 2008
What is and isn’t worth a battle with your teens?
Some things that bother you may not be worth a major conflict with your teenager. Think carefully before starting a war over the following:
- A mess in his or her own room (unless the health department pays a visit). Remember: dirty-room syndrome is a self-limited and nonfatal illness.
- Length of hair
- Earrings (for either gender)
- Style of music
- Sound level of music
- Choice of everyday clothing
- Fast food
- Sleeping in when there’s not a specific need to arise for school or work
- How, when, and where homework is done—as long as it is getting done
