our 17 yr old refuses to listen to you. Remarkably, your child is maturing and asserting her independence. She’s thinking her own thoughts, and proving that she is her own human being, not just a little minion who follows orders. Have you ever been in her shoes—perhaps at work or earlier in life with your own parents? Have you ever been irritated by someone else trying to control you? There is beauty in this kind of growth and independence, this fighting spirit, this coming of age. See that beauty and smile. Appreciate it. Give your child some space to learn and grow.
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