How to deal with 14 year old son attitude

You may see: Some mood swings and, at times, they may be depressed and short-tempered. A focus on themselves (likely swinging between moments of great self-confidence great insecurity) That they are “in love” for the first time.

Moodiness and anger in teenage boys is a common issue that parents deal with. … “Normal” anger appears shortly after puberty begins. It often stems from a teen’s desire to be more independent from his parents and his frustration that he can’t yet enjoy the freedoms of an adult.

Disrespectful behavior often comes down to kids having poor problem-solving skills and a lack of knowledge about how to be more respectful as they pull away. Often when kids separate from you they do it all wrong before they learn how to do it right.

Influence of others. It’s possible that your adult child’s animosity toward you is being stoked by someone else in their life — a friend, spouse, or significant other. It’s also possible that your spouse or former spouse has shaped their opinion of you, or has exerted pressure on them to separate from you.