When you teen says 'Whatever,' say: 'I feel you're angry and upset with me. What your teen means: 'I haven't yet formed my own identity. What your teen means: 'There she goes again fussing and telling me stuff I already now. What your teen means: 'I want to decide what I do and when I do it. What your teen means: 'What's going on on my phone is much more entertaining and rewarding than homework.

Source: Daily Mail May 13, 2020 15:27 UTC