The real reason your teen fights your boundaries

That gut-wrenching moment when your teen explodes.

You know exactly what I'm talking about...

"I HATE YOU!" they scream with rage.

"That is SO UNFAIR!" as they slam their bedroom door.

"You're the ONLY mom who would do this!" (with that perfect eye-roll that makes you question everything).

We secretly wish they'd say, "Thanks mom, for keeping me safe and looking out for me. I appreciate your boundaries because they show how much you love me."

Yeah, right. In what universe? 😂

Instead, we're left standing there, heart racing, wondering if we're doing permanent damage to our relationship.

Here's what I discovered after years of my own parenting battles:

When you want to hold a boundary, you must learn to manage your uncomfortable feelings first.

✨ Picture this: A peaceful home where you confidently set limits without the exhausting power struggles. Where "no" doesn't trigger World War III. Where your teen might not love your boundaries, but respects them—and you.

That world exists. I've helped hundreds of parents create it.

I remember driving my 19-year-old son to the airport after he broke our no-smoking agreement over Christmas break. I sobbed the entire drive home, questioning everything. Was I too harsh? Would he ever forgive me? What kind of mother sends her child away over the holiday?

The guilt and fear were overwhelming.

But that painful moment led to a breakthrough in our relationship that I never expected.

Setting boundaries isn't just about rules—it's about creating the relationship you deeply want with your child.

Parents who work with me consistently report fewer arguments, more cooperation, and—surprisingly—closer relationships with their kids within weeks.

The teenage years pass quickly. Without clear, confident boundaries now, the pattern of conflict often continues into their adult relationships with you—and others.

Parents just like you have transformed their boundary battles into peaceful conversations using my Boundaries Blueprint approach.

Ready to join them? Reply to this email with "boundaries" and I'll share how we can work together to create the relationship you want with your child.

What's the downside?

♥️ Jeanine

P.S. Want an immediate win? Download my free guide 5 Questions That Get Teens Talking and start breaking through the silence tonight.