Why Your Teen Needs to Disagree With You (And How to Stay Connected When They Do)
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind teenage disagreements and how parents can maintain connection during these challenging conversations.
Why does your teen suddenly argue about everything? Why do simple conversations turn into tension, frustration, or shutdown? In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester unpack what’s actually happening in the teenage brain during adolescence and why disagreement is often a healthy sign of development—not disrespect. You’ll learn why teens naturally start questioning parents, what fear this can trigger in moms and dads, and how to respond in ways that strengthen connection inste...
People in this episode
Hosts: Kyle Wester, Sara Wester
Topics covered
- teen disagreement
- parent-teen relationship
- adolescent development
- communication
- parenting strategies
Keywords
- teenagers
- disagreement
- parenting
- communication
- adolescence
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