Parents can stop arguing with their teens by agreeing on boundaries when setting rules. Keep firm to those boundaries and let teens know rules and expectations. Parents should have discussions when they and teens are calm, and be aware of signs that tension is escalating. Being able to see when an argument is forthcoming is important to being able to stop an argument from occurring.

Set rules for discussion. If the teens appear to enjoy arguing and debating, allow some leeway to debate, but set rules so the debate doesn't turn into an argument. For example, tell the child that yelling and name calling are not allowed during the debate. Each person may be allowed time to state her case. http://www.preteenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/arguing.htm

Parents can avoid arguing with teens by walking away from sensitive topics and agreeing to disagree. http://www.howtodothings.com/family-relationships/how-to-avoid-arguing Winning an argument isn't a sign of strength. In fact, there are often no winners to an argument. Instead, parents spend valuable time arguing about a topic with no resolution. Staying and calm and telling a teen that their feelings on the topic are understood but it is necessary to simply agree to disagree can go a long way towards avoiding arguments.

Give teens verbal or non-verbal cues to let them know that it's time to listen. Listening is a great way to reduce arguing. http://www.empoweringparents.com/How-to-Stop-Arguing-and-Start-Talking-with-Your-ADHD-Child.php#Assigning verbal or non-verbal cues to signal listening will teach teens to be quiet and take in what you are saying. Talk to the teen about the importance of listening and let her know that parents often have important information or lessons that they wish to convey or teach. Both the teen and the parent can practice using the signal and being quiet while the others speaks.