114 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2025 You might find yourself asking your teen a simple question only to be met with an eye roll. Maybe you set a boundary and got a slammed door. Maybe you offered some guidance and they were snarky or sarcastic. For many parents, these moments activate fear, frustration or sadness, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere. While these behaviors can be intense, they’re developmentally expected. They don’t mean you’ve failed or that your teen hates you. They usually mean they are still learning how to handle big emotions. by Kirsten Cobabe
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