Many things can cause conflicts within a family, however, the most common causes are...

• A maturing child forms their own opinions and values, which may clash with the views held by their parents.

• The child wants more independence than their parents are willing to grant.

• Older children and teenagers don’t bend to discipline as easily as younger children and are more likely to stand their ground.

• The opinions, values and needs of parents change as they age.

• Some parents feel worried, threatened or confused by  their child’s rapid emotional and physical changes during puberty.

• Family changes such as separation, divorce, a new baby or    moving to a new house.

• Poor school performance.

• Teenage drug/alcohol use - parents are frightened and do not know how to respond.