There are definite times when they are testing you to see where the boundaries to your rules are. Totally normal. Make sure your rules are clear and consistent, relevant and necessary. Give clear consequences and then follow through. You aren't necessarily doing anything wrong but think of it as exploring in a psychological way. How do your rules apply in different situations, and do you mean what you say. It does pass (usually just as you begin to wonder where you really went wrong).
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