It is no big surprise that teenagers come equipped with attitudes.  They are under the pre conceived notion that the world should revolve around them.  This is not the case, getting them to accept this fact of life is difficult at best.
     The other big stumbling block is to get teenage boys to live harmoniously with their mom.  To teach them that they have to be better boys to in turn be great men.  It is a work in progress,  but we are getting there.  One step,  one slammed door and one hug at a time.