It is a really old saying but so very RIGHT - Choose your battles with your kids, especially your teens.

They are at an age where they are trying to become an individual. They need to become an individual.

It is right and timely so don’t become their “Lord”, don’t become their “enemy”, and please don’t become their “friend”. It is okay to be their parent. This role is sometimes jankey are hard to describe but it is the most beautiful sweet spot you will find when you settle into this phase.