Hi goldeylox. Thanks. This age group is full of angst and emotions under the best of circumstances...and I'm sure it increases tremendously when there is marital discord, separation, and divorce to add to the mix. It's hard to navigate. My kids are hurt, angry, bitter, resentful, abusive, etc., and I'm having trouble dealing with them lovingly, compassionately, and effectively...I love them and have compassion for them, but those things don't seem to matter to them.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.