Communication is key here. During the adolescent stage, parents get into a loop of dysfunctional pattern of communication that attracts defiance from the individuals. We can evaluate if such a pattern has developed and look at ways to alter the communication pattern. A family counseling would be recommended here as the teenager may resent individual counseling and may not necessarily coperate in sessions if they are forced to attend. With individual as well as family counseling, individual differences and opinions can be discussed and a group session can be used for all the individuals to come together to develop an amicable system for them.

Adolescence is an age when children tend to show egocentric behavior meaning that they feel whatever they are doing ir saying is valid as well as sometimes they disrespect authority too. The first thing we need to do is understand whom the child considers to be close to him and shares all his feelings with which will help us in understanding if there is anything bothering the child.

I understand that it is difficult to handle an adolescent as there are too many hormonal changes. It is the time when puberty hits. I would suggest certain behavior changes, but can only do so when I know the details. You can consult me on my number: eight nine one zero two five six nine seven two. I hope this helps.