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It's sometimes hard to understand a teenager, especially since everyone is different. It's even harder if a teenager doesn't agree with you. However, this article will help you be able to disagree with a teenager in a kind manner.

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    Listen to what the teenager has to say. People like being listened to so give him the chance to express his opinion. While you may not entirely agree with what he's saying, the tension will be lessened if the teenager feels like you are listening and trying to understand him. Also, he might return the favor and give you the chance to talk as well. It's best to have a conversation where both of your opinions matter rather than fight and possibly hurt each other in the process.
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    Understand that while the teenager may appear grownup and perhaps even sound matured, his mind has not fully developed, and he cannot think like an adult all the time. He still needs to learn, and he doesn't know everything. He may not make the right choices all the time because of this. However, this doesn't mean you're completely right and/or he deserves to be ridiculed or treated like a child.
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    Calmly tell the teenager how you feel and gently explain why you don't agree with him. Find the good points the teenager has, and make sure he knows that you see them, but also mention the negative points. However, avoid having a bad tone, including accusations in your words, or acting as if he knows nothing.
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    Come up with a compromise if the situation allows one. However, remember that the teenager should understand when "no" is "no". Avoid bringing up a compromise every single time you both disagree on something; this might teach him that he can always get away with what he wants, whenever he wants.
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    If the conversation launches into an argument, stop it. Tell him that you both need to calm down and think clearly or the problem will never be solved. If he refuses to listen to you and continues arguing, step out of the room and allow time for both of you to settle down. Do not scold him or shout back. Your words will possibly be lost on the teenager since you both are too angry to listen to each other. Bring up the topic after a while, and talk it out slowly while making sure to listen to each other.
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