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When parents disagree about supporting physical recovery in teens

My teenager is in early recovery from stimulant addiction and they're sleeping 16 hours a day while their brain chemistry rebalances, and my spouse thinks we should make them get up and 'be productive' while I think we should let them rest as long as they need. We're fighting about parenting decisions while our kid's body is trying to heal, and they can hear us disagreeing about what they need.

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Two parents are in conflict about how to respond to their teen's physical recovery needs, creating additional stress during a vulnerable time.

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