Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This was in LDS Living, and from experience, I know it has a lot of wisdom. How to Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teenager by Michelle Lehnardt Photo from ThinkStock MR says: Parents always mean well--and your kids can tell! So apologize sometimes, take time to listen, and  avoid behaviors  that can accidentally push  your teen  away. One evening my sons came home with the same exclamation, "It's amazing how many kids hate their parents!" We talked for an hour or so about why, and I've interviewed several teenagers over the last few months for further clarity. The good news: most teenagers are very forgiving of parental missteps; they recognize their own faults and readily forgive others'. Even better, in a healthy relationship, teenagers love you for who you are. Yes, they might act embarrassed when you hug them in front of their friends or even drop them off in front of the high school. But they really don't care if you're overweight,...