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n parent/teen communication, body language, eye contact and even unconscious responses are key aspects of the communication. As teens, we easily communicate disrespect – something that is under the enormous blanket of “Children obey your parents” (Ephesians 6:1) – through lack of eye contact. Slamming doors (sometimes an unconscious response though usually a conscious and fully rebellious response) is definitely disrespectful.

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