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Is Anyone Constantly At War With Their Teenager?

My daughter is 16 and we are always fighting. She seems to think I love my son, who is 5 years younger and is the youngest, more than I love her even though I tell her I love all my three children equally. She is always crying. She is also very clingy. What should I do? Does any other parent feel they are at war with their teenager?

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    Honestly, most of us teenagers just want attention. Whether its from friends or family. If anything right now you should be happy that she wants your attention and not the attention of some random guy out there. This is the time when we start separating ourselves from you guys so just do me a favor and embrace it.
    It's it either that or shes trying to be cool and pretend like shes emo which is short for emotional which is what most teenagers are trying to act like.
    All you can do is give her the attention that she wants for now.
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    Teenlover 

    answered 1 year ago

      We say we love our children equally. Some may think that mean we direct attention and things to all equally. Some children require more attention than others. When one child feel they are loved less, it is time to make a date for the parent and child to go somewhere that is enjoyable to that child alone, and have a serious talk. Let love abound and let the child know if they need to spend more time with a parent, that can be done. On the other hand, there are children who will not cooperate in any way.If they cannot give an answer as to why they are like they are, it may be time to take the child for a complete check up and evaluation. At this age children are going through one of the hardest times of their lives, becoming ready for adulthood. Even with love we still have to be firm parents in our obedience rules. Take time and revisit your relationship with the child's siblings and see if you may have been a bit more attentive. We as parents are human and only have so much knowledge to raise children who have different personalities, needs, and events in their life. Even while punishing, as hard as it may be, we have to remind them we love them and want  to teach them right from wrong before they jet off to the world outside of their parent controlled home.  There should never be a "fight" with children. Children need to stay in a childs place and know authority rules. You are not alone, and by not knowing you personally, it is not a perfect answer to your problem. Above all, keep loving  an angry child, and that still apply if the need for legal help is needed. I wish you and your family well!
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      Gsharon710 

      answered 1 year ago

        Non of the parents are having wars with their kids either teenage,  child or fifty years old. Only thing which you can do for your daughter is to give her importance in all domestic matter as she is now in the age where she can implement many things after observation. Don't impose unnecessary restrictions on her.
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        Jimmy18 

        answered 1 year ago

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