In a candid livestream weeks later, Jodi revealed the deeper story: Max’s outbursts weren’t just rebellion. At 12, he’d been diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, and the pressure to “act his age” had become a trap. His anger was a language, and the world was only listening now because of the viral video. “For years, I thought he was being defiant,” Jodi admitted. “But he was desperate to be heard.”
Behavior is a form of communication. A teenager acting out is often struggling with underlying issues that they lack the emotional maturity to articulate.
Boundaries aren't about punishment; they are about what you will tolerate and do.
What exactly is happening? Be specific.