Fostering a foundation of respect between you and your teen requires time and intentionality. The good news is that your investment now pays off in the long run as you show your child respect.
Respecting each other is not just good idea to help your relationship grow stronger, but God requires that we show respect. In I Peter 2:17 (NIV) the Bible says, "Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor."