Mark,     I found you online. I was looking for an Internet Support Group for parents with  “ out-of-control ”  teenagers. I am looking because of friends of mine. They are divorced, both good friends of mine.  The mother was the hands-on parent till 6 months ago, when she basically  “ called it a day ”  on the ongoing abuse she was suffering at the hands of both her teenage daughters.  Then the father got the chance to have a go at it, and he is now suffering a  similar  fate.   I am a former psychologist myself, also divorced.  My kids are now adults. I have had some tough times, especially with my youngest daughter when she was in her late teens. I count my blessings that one way or another  “ we ”  came through. The relationship now between my kids, my ex and I, is really good, and a source of happiness.   I have had the privilege of witnessing from  clos e by and being involved in the raising of quite a few kids over the years, and kids going through their teenage y ears. However,...