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How to Deal With a Stubborn Teenage Boy: 11 Tips for Parents

January 14, 2022 by Nerdy Dad RP 13 Comments

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How to Deal With a Stubborn Teenage Boy: 11 Tips for Parents

Teenage boys are notoriously difficult to deal with. From teenagers who refuse to do their homework to teenagers who won’t clean up after themselves, teenagers can be a headache for their parents. In this article, we will discuss 11 tips on how to handle your teenage boy better and make life easier for both of you!

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Tip # One: Establish Rules and Boundaries

One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to set rules and boundaries for your teenage boy. These rules should be reasonable and enforceable and should cover areas such as homework, chores, curfew, and drug use.

It’s important to make sure that both you and your son are on the same page regarding these rules, so there won’t be any confusion or conflict down the road.

Tip # Two: Don’t Take Things Personally

When dealing with a stubborn teenager, it’s important not to take things personally. Teenagers are often moody and irrational, and they’re going through a lot of changes both physically and emotionally.

Tip # Three: Talk About the Problem First

Instead of just punishing your son for bad behavior or breaking a rule, try having an open dialogue about his actions and the reasons behind them first. Try getting on the same page with your son so that you can come up with a solution together!

You’ll be surprised at how much he will appreciate this approach instead of being told what to do all the time.

Tip # Four: Don’t Threaten Your Teenager With Punishing Actions That You Cannot Follow Through On

As teenagers become more independent from their parents as they grow older, certain punishments are no longer effective. A common problem parents run into when dealing with teenagers is making threats they cannot follow through on.

For example, don’t threaten to take away your son’s phone or computer if you know he will just sneak around and get on social media anyway. This will only cause resentment and further conflict between the two of you.

Tip # Five: Try Positive Reinforcement Instead

When it comes to teenagers (or even toddlers), positive reinforcement works better than punishment most of the time. If your son does something good, praise him for it! Let him know that you’re proud of him and that he’s made you happy.

This will make him more likely to behave in a way that pleases you and makes life easier for both of you.

Tip # Six: Give Your Teenager Some Independence

As your son gets older, it’s important to start giving him some independence. This doesn’t mean you have to give him free rein to do whatever he wants, but it does mean that you should start trusting him more and letting him make his own decisions.

This will help him feel like an adult and will help foster a better relationship with him.

Tip # Seven: Don’t Yell or Scream at Your Teenager

Yelling and screaming at your teenager will only aggravate the situation and make things worse. It will also damage your relationship with your son and could cause long-term problems down the road.

If you’re feeling angry or frustrated, take a deep breath and try to calm down before you talk to your son.

Tip # Eight: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

There are certain situations in which teenagers need extra help—for instance, managing their emotions and behavior. If you find that your teenager is getting incredibly frustrated or angry, it might be time to seek out the advice of an expert who can provide some additional tips on how to handle him better.

A counselor or therapist may be able to give you helpful tools for dealing with teenage boys!

Tip # Nine: Create Structure at Home When Dealing With Stubborn Teenage Boys

The best way to deal with stubborn teenagers is by creating structure at home, so they have something positive and constructive around them all day long while they’re there. This could include a set routine for homework, chores, and meals.

You can also create rules that they must follow for privileges such as watching TV or going out with friends to be granted.

Tip # Ten: Get Your Teenager Involved In Activities He Enjoys

When teenagers have something constructive to focus on outside of the home, they’re less likely to act out or cause problems at home. Find out what your son enjoys doing and get him involved in activities related to those interests.

This could involve signing him up for sports teams, clubs, or classes after school. It will help keep him busy and out of trouble!

Tip # Eleven: Spend Time With Your Teenager One-On-One

Spending time with your teenager one-on-one is a great way to connect with him and show that you care. This can be anything from taking a walk together, going out for dinner, or just hanging out at home.

The important thing is that the two of you are spending quality time together without any distractions. This will help strengthen your relationship and make communication easier between you.

Final Thoughts

Dealing with a stubborn teenage boy can be difficult, but it’s important to remember that things will get better with time. By following the tips in this article, you’ll be able to handle him better and create a more positive home environment for both of you.

What do you think are some appropriate consequences for a disrespectful teenager?

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  1. Beyond Comps says

    March 17, 2022 at 8:58 am

    These will come in handy in a few years time!

    Reply
    • Nerdy Dad RP says

      March 21, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      Ohh, so you have an upcoming teenager – good luck!

      Reply
      • Megan Allen says

        April 30, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        I have three boys. They aren’t teenagers yet but they are stubborn. Thanks for the tips!

        Reply
        • Nerdy Dad RP says

          May 16, 2022 at 2:37 pm

          Haha, stubborn and boy just sometimes goes together

          Reply
  2. Natalie says

    March 24, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    What do you do if the only interest your kid has is video games? It’s hard to regulate that kind of obsession.

    Reply
    • Nerdy Dad RP says

      March 25, 2022 at 7:01 am

      It is very hard! We used Circle to control when ours is allowed to be online so there is some screen-free time as well.

      Reply
  3. Brittany Gilley says

    April 24, 2022 at 6:23 am

    these are wonderful tips, thank you

    Reply
  4. Blake Marchand says

    April 26, 2022 at 9:20 pm

    developing brains need compassion

    Reply
    • Nerdy Dad RP says

      May 10, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      Yes, they do since they are still learning and will make mistakes being teenage boys.

      Reply
  5. Molli Taylor says

    May 4, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    i have 2 very stubborn teenage boys now and i feel like I’m out of my element constantly

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    • Nerdy Dad RP says

      May 16, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      I know exactly how you feel even though my youngest isn’t quite a teen yet (he’s 12)

      Reply
  6. Nova S says

    December 9, 2022 at 11:58 pm

    teens will be teens, to some extent

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    • Nerdy Dad RP says

      January 6, 2023 at 7:18 am

      Very true, and how we deal with stubborn teens makes all the difference.

      Reply

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