| When your teen is out of control, your life is total | | | | going to be easy right now, but ultimately, children need |
| chaos. If you are experiencing problems with drug use, | | | | rules to follow, and teenagers are no different. Tell |
| rebellious teenagers, shouting matches and running | | | | your teen what you expect and what the punishment |
| away, you have probably got an out of control | | | | is when they don't obey. Then stick to it. Do what you |
| teenager. Keep in mind that he is probably in as much | | | | say you're going to do with no exceptions. |
| turmoil as you are, but that is probably of little concern | | | | Don't let yourself get into screaming matches. A |
| when the household is turned upside down. If you have | | | | screaming match is simply a way to exercise control, |
| other children who are suffering because of your | | | | and you're not going to win by participating. |
| teenager, you need to tend to the needs of the other | | | | If you feel that your teenager is running around with a |
| children too. | | | | bad crowd, try to limit his exposure to these friends. |
| The first thing to do is to get into therapy. Your | | | | Encourage positive friendships. As with everything else, |
| teenager probably won't like this at all, but it's really | | | | your child will likely be against this, so don't completely |
| important to find a therapist that the teen can relate to. | | | | forbid it unless these friends are dangerous or |
| Find someone who specializes in children and | | | | participating in illegal activity. |
| teenagers. At this point, it would probably be beneficial | | | | Many teenagers have gone through a rebellious stage |
| for you to get yourself into therapy too. You'll likely | | | | and have been able to grow into mature, responsible |
| need it to make it through this situation. | | | | adults. It is our duty, as parents, to find the appropriate |
| Your therapist will probably tell you to make some | | | | care for them even when they are out of control. |
| household rules and stick to them. Again, nothing is | | | | |