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Teens’ moods can fluctuate wildly, but after several years it eventually dissipates in most teens. Parents can help during this tumultuous time by giving them understanding, attention, and affirmation. Kamira/Shutterstock
As your teen leaves for school, you open your arms to hug her goodbye. She receives the hug like a telephone pole being grappled by a porcupine. Ouch. Your heart drops. Where did your sweet little girl go? What did you do to make her rebuff you?