Ask "why?" five times on a recurring fight's root — discover the real cause.

Replace vague "good job" with specific praise describing: what he did, impact, why it matters.

Each core operation: "what if it stops for a day?" with a backup plan.

Before all facts are known, issue a ready holding statement within minutes saying "we know, we're acting" — not silence that invites speculation.

Drill your teen on 5 ready scripts to use facing peer pressure, before the situation hits.