Parenting an Angry Teen Who Won’t Communicate

An angry teen takes a toll on every member of the family—including the parent’s relationships with each other and others at home. A teen’s unwillingness to talk civilly compounds family unsettledness and parents struggle to nurture cooperation and respect. While there is no magic potion, there are biblically wise and empowering principles for parents that can make a difference in volatile situations and patterns of dishonor. The gospel’s power also gives a Christian parent the joy of the Lord and offers ballast in the midst of the storm, even if the teen doesn’t change at the heart level.