 Mom and Dad, tell me, what was the last thing that caused a fight between you and your teen? Hi, I'm Mark Gregston with Parenting Today's Teens. Moms and dads who have teens living at home know that the season of life comes when conflict seems to be the new normal. Conflict's not always a bad thing, but when you take a step back and think objectively about the issues you clash on, can you really say it's worth the emotional energy?