what is the most important quality that a person can have raising teenagers out of control. Don't get me wrong I love my kids they are just beyond my comprehension, because they have been treated like adults since they were between the ages of 7-10, now that there 13-17, the job is really hard. To answer the obvious question they have not always stayed with me, but with there father and God knows my limit at times has been reached anyone who has insight holla back. I currently run my own business, main reason is trying to find balance.