How to respond when your teenager says “I don’t care” | Groundwork

Send us Fan MailWhen your teenager says, “I don’t care,” it can be easy to hear disrespect or assume they simply don’t care about what happened. But sometimes, there’s more underneath the words.In this Groundwork episode, we hear one parent’s experience with her daughter after a difficult situation at school. What initially sounded like indifference turned out to be hurt, embarrassment, and frustration that her daughter didn’t know how to express.This story offers a simple reminder for parents: pause before you react, listen before you assume, and try to understand the full situation.We also learn why giving your teenager grace doesn’t mean ignoring accountability. You can acknowledge their feelings while still helping them learn how to handle conflict and communicate more appropriately.“I don’t care” isn’t the end of the conversation, but where the real one begins.Resources & Support:📩 [email protected]📷 @speakupforkidspbc🌐 speakupforkidspbc.org/steady-ground-parenting📅 Local to Palm Beach? See our events: speakupforkidspbc.org/eventsHave a story to share?🎙️ [email protected]