[ConservativeStLouisGuy]

Must be talking about young children, when they become teenagers , you start questioning whether if any expense is worth it, when they are disrespectful, rebellious and arguementative.

I have just figured out why parents have heart attacks at this age. It because they have teenagers the specialize in enraging their parents.

I'm of the persuasion that all families/children go through that "rebellious" phase: when the children get all uppity and think THEY know better than the parents about several things....it is the families that are well-grounded, though, that can weather these up-and-down pitfalls, relying on faith to get them through the "trying times"....

[Rhiannon]

I try. However when we are so nice to our children when they are young, often sets them to that continuing expectation when the behavior does not warrant such kindness. I am trying to get thru to my son that he is reaching the limit of goodwill. That if he asks me for something he better behave and speak better all the time otherwise the answer will be no.In otherwords, making him aware that his behavior and rudeness has consequences.

I know that this is a phase and we will grow past it. Just the young man's teterone and I am God complex. They think they don't have to do what you say and will speak back. Then get all upset when you dare to correct them and withdraw priveledges. Does not make a serene household. But with consistentancy, even the toughest mind will learn good manners are necessary, even to parents.