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You Don't Understand Me
Your teen just said "You don't understand me" and slammed the door. Before you say anything back — watch this.
In this episode, Curtis and RJ break down what teenagers actually mean when they say "you don't understand me," why your first instinct (defending yourself) makes it worse, and the exact phrase that de-escalates the moment instead of starting a fight.
RJ shares a real story about his son Josh — a near-blowup over skipping a family birthday — and how one calm question completely changed the conversation. Plus: what to do when you genuinely don't understand your teen, and the "guess…
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