I came across this very interesting web page - which I think is actually advertising adult education. But they seem to have really nailed the relationship between some teenagers and their parents - have a look at this list and ask yourself if you have ever thought / said them:

Parents sometimes say:

“He treats this place like a hotel”
“She’s like a Jekyll and Hyde”
“He doesn’t talk to us any more”
“He should study more and listen to music less”
“Sometimes I feel she hates me”

I thought so - I almost saw many of you nodding your head in agreement.

If you live near Bath in the UK you can subscribe to their course in Educational Psychology - if not you may want to check out your local options.