The 7 Dont's of Bonding with a Teen

Follow these rules to keep your signals clear and your bong strong.

1. Don't ask endless questions; you're not an inquisitor.
2. Don't sing along to your teen's music uninvited (especially in front of her friends) or use her slang. She'll be mortified.
3. Don't tease or be sarcastic.
4. Don't talk when you could be listening.
5. Don't cut your kid off when he's venting.
6. Don't exclude your teen's friends from activities even when you'd rather have one-on-one time; making room for BFFs shows respect for your kid's life outside the family too.
7. Don't use Facebook as a way to spy, nag, or scold.