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Befriending the Defiant Tween
Children aged ten to twelve, also known as tweens, often become rebellious and defiant. Of course, as the parent, you obviously become their arch rival and enemy in life.
Instead of being their adversary, examine ways to become your child’s friend. Build trust with him or her, it won’t just help out now, but it will certainly help out during the dreaded teenage years – building a strong family relationship that gets respect from your child.
They want to feel trusted and respected. Don’t nag him or her to clean his or her room or complete his or her homework. …