How do I keep my temper cool around my argumentative son?

"My teenage son has recently developed habit of arguing over even small matter and is driving me mad. How do I handle this?"

As children grow older, they start testing, finding faults in elders, even in their parents and teachers. As a result they start arguing, questioning. And sometimes even enjoy seeing their parents lose temper. The best way to handle the situation is this 3 step formula:

• Remain calm, speak less and in low voice. This gives you control over the situation.
• When your son starts to argue, simply tell clearly why a certain thing should or should not be done.
• Then give corrective punishments