As your kid becomes pre-pubescent, they begin enforcing their views and power. Here is a quick guide on managing them.
You cannot win every battle with your kid, so learn to choose the important ones you cannot afford to lose.
Stay calm, whether the situation is under control or not. Kids respond far better to calm adults than impatient ones.
Do not nag your pre-pubescent kids for every little thing they do wrong as it can lead to power struggles.
While disciplining your kid, be consistent. Boundaries are formed only when they are enforced every day.
Reflective thinking requires pondering on the underlying facts shared by your kid, without judging them.