So we’ve established there is a time to quit. We have laid the groundwork of humility and wisdom that needs to prevail in those stressful moments of conflict with our teenagers. We know that maintaining the relationship is more important than winning every battle.
But what’s next? What is our exit strategy? How do we drop the rope without abdicating our responsibilities as parents, teachers, and counselors?
Can Chris Farley and David Spade in Tommy Boy provide us a roadmap for success?
Spoiler Alert: the answer…is yes!
