When your teens begin to negotiate terms in your house

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Raising teens sanely is an art that most mothers would like to inherit from their mothers just before their own children turn thirteen. While younger children’s tantrums are much easier to keep under control, handling teens requires wisdom from above. They are not easily lured to calm down with lollipops, instead they call for negotiation of terms. Should you decide to join the members club and go out with the girls on Friday night, note how fast your teenage children will quickly ask for an equalizer. “Mom, since you are going out with Aunty Wairish, can you call Debonaires for a pizza?” What to do?