When it comes to teens and their rooms, parents are usually off-limits. So as a parent, if you don’t want to be left with a room that your teen painted black to express them self, you need to take an active stance as far as allowing your teen freedom to redecorate within reason. Set some boundaries. After all, if the changes your teenager wants to make are temporary ones, that’s something you can probably live with. If, on the other hand, they want to knock down a wall or install a concrete barrier, you should put your foot down. After all, if you allow your teen the liberty to express them selves positively with their decorating, they are less likely to rebel in more destructive ways. My recommendation is to go shopping with your teen for furnishings when they want to redecorate. Subtly guide them to make the best purchases, choosing items that are adaptable enough to continue providing use once your teen moves on to college or an apartment of their own. A good bed, ample desk, and sturdy and stylish chest of drawers or cabinet are some essentials. Then, let your teen make their own choice for items like posters, throw rugs and pillows, light fixtures, and so on. This way, your teen will have a good start on basic furniture for the future, without wasting money on fads for these furniture basics. Let your teen work and spend his own money on splurge items for his room.