teenage sons

what is normal teenage behavior ,


This discussion is related to Need help with stepfather/stepson relationship.

[Ashelen]

that's a very big question.....teenagers can range from apathetic to wildly passionate....daily, from minute to minute, even. What behavior are you questioning? because without any specifics it's impossible to narrow down "normal" teenage behavior from "abnormal" behavior :).

[bohboh88]

Thanks that narrows it down. so I should just hang on and see what happens next haha

[margypops]

Yup you got it ...Lol they want their freedom to be able to do whatever they want ,it is good to talk to them a lot, speaking it out helps ...

[kellbell606]

That is a vague question and comes with multiple answers.  This would best be answered if you gave more detail into what behavior may be bothering or concerning you.  

[aid821]

teenagers are unpredictable at the best of times, happy one minute, moody the next. I think the one word that comes to mind when dealing with teenagers is 'consistency'. I did read your other post and understand it must be a hard position to be in. Regardless of whether your a step-parent or not, you are still  a member of the family (and have been for many years) therefore it means that you have a say.

You did mention that you talked to your partner and told her how you felt, but it might be worth getting to the nitty gritty like backing you up with discipline, explaining to her the actual things that you need help with. It is important as these days teenagers think they can have what they want, when they want, and do things when they want. all the best :)