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17-YO Teen Daughter Back Talks and Lies, What Can You Do?
A mom writes in to ask: "My 17 girl is the worst back talker-- there is no way to stop her. I tried to communicate with her nicely when every one is cool. She still fights. So, I decided to use some extreme way to show her the consequence if she can not show basic manner and respect that I use clothes hanger to threaten her. Then she starts calling me names and tried to find something to fight with me. What can I do? If the kid just won't follow any rules and cross the line. What is the consequence we should show her to stop her or behave her? I really don't know what to do?"
Denise's thoughts: "I understand your frustrations, but threats of physical violence will never work and are actually detrimental to your relationship with your 17-year-old daughter. She is going to be a legal adult very soon and she needs to begin acting like one. I feel you should give yourself a break, let her fight with herself. You could help her concentrate on her future path and get her busy working at a job or looking for schools that will support a future career choice. I think once she gets on a path that is looking ahead, she may not be so angry at you and the fighting should stop."
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