what to do with a verbally abusive teenager

What to Do with a Verbally Abusive Teenager: A Guide for Parents

Parenting a teenager can be challenging at the best of times—but when verbal abuse becomes part of your daily reality, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining. Name-calling, yelling, manipulation, and belittling comments are not just expressions of frustration—they’re forms of emotional abuse that can fracture family relationships and affect everyone involved. For family…