As an adult, dealing with difficult teens shouldn’t be such a herculean task. However, before you get to that level of ease, you need to understand who they are first.

A teenager is a person between the ages of 13 and 19. During this period in the human life cycle, teenagers are most likely to be going through puberty. It is the bridge that connects their childhood to adulthood.

At this time, they will be experiencing a legion of emotions that they are not familiar with. Their bodies begin to grow at a faster rate than they’re used to. Things that were once clear or inconsequential become foggy and overly important. At this stage, more than ever, they need guidance.

How do you go about dealing with a difficult teen?

It could be your younger ones or your students or even your children. Regardless of who they are to you, the following should help you in dealing with teens:

1. Keep Calm

A lot of teenagers have an inclination towards being disrespectful. Often, and sometimes, unwittingly, they want to push your buttons and see how far they can test your patience. They usually do this by being disobedient, talking back, or teasing you endlessly. When this happens, remain calm. The last thing you want to do is show cracks in your armor. It’ll quickly be read as insecurity and truly difficult teens will capitalize on this.

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