what to do about teen son that gets overly angry when arguing with his father

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Noel

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and I...curses/threatens/yells.? He is 13, and has a great peronality for the most part, but when he gets angry (at home) he goes way overboard trying to get his father and I angry. We usually do a good job at ignoring it, but sometimes he pushes so hard that his dad get angry and they get into huge fights. My husband always talks to him later to appoligize for getting so mad, and to try and find out what set him off. My son never seems to think it is that big of a deal. I don't know what we should do. I don't want him to think he is allowed to disrespect us no matter how angry he gets. Thanks in advance for any help you may have.
Wow....what great help you all are!! Thanks a bunch. I just want to let everyone know, we have tried grounding, taking things away, and when necessary, a quick slap accross the mouth. He always get plenty of positive reinforcement, and lots of hugs. My husband and I have always made sure to tell him we love him...daily. Hopefully my happy, kind son will return soon !! Thanks again for the suggestions.
 
Maybe there is a reason he gets so angry? Has he got problems at school or with friends?
But hey, he's a teenager, that's what they do. Unfortunately
 
hit him. spank him or whatever but you cant let him walk all over you like that. Im 16 and cursing in my house is NEVER allowed. start taking away privledges until he sees its unacceptable and his behavior improves. also dont swear in front of him so he gets the message that he shouldnt do it too. if someones dropping f bombs a lot in public or something comment on how rude they are and how bad that is

if he can do it to you he'll start doing it towards teachers and police and it could get him in serious trouble sometime, not to mention making your home life very unstable
 
Oh golly, how familiar is that? they sure do like to push our buttons don't they.

Write this out on index cards so you have it ready in the heat of the moment.

Please calm down in your room, you can return when you can talk with out shouting.


Then walk away.


Our son turned out to be bipolar, the medications helped a huge amount.
 
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