How to Deal with Teens That Want to Avoid Conflict?

Dealing with a teenager, whose reaction to conflict with their parents is to lock themselves in their room, can be stressful for the entire family. Learning how to address conflict in a productive manner with your teen can help open communications between you two and work towards overcoming conflict when it arises.

There can be different reasons why teens attempt to avoid conflict with their parents. Some of the more common reasons could include:

1. Their parents yell and scream. Yelling and screaming are counterproductive. It can cause teens to want to retreat from the situation rather than work towards resolving the actual problem. It is better to use a soft, calm, yet firm voice.

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