Hey guys, can so sympathise. I actually got "you are stealing my childhood" from DD1 (14) about giving her chores to do. Hell my kids have lots less to do that what I ever did!!!! I am a fairly easy going mum but I am not giving in to the emotional blackmail anymore and have gotten hard with her. She is also going through anorexia atm which doesn't help.

Ozzie - try reading "Raising Boys" by Steve Biddulph, it is excellent and explains so much. My eldest DS is 10 and is starting to cause havoc. After reading the book I now understand what is going on. Did you know that at 14/15 boys have 800% more testosterone in their system than at any other time. This causes the moodiness, being angry all the time, hyperactivity and all sorts. I can highly recommend the book.

Hope we can all cope with the teenage angst lol

Hugs and more hugs to us all