Parenting Teens - August 17, 2012

Day 1 - Introduction

Our first few sessions help parents recognize their long-term aim and the value of maintaining and building their relationship with their teenager(s).

Question:
The speakers said – parenting is about loving our teenagers effectively. What do you think this kind of love should be like?

Discussion Guide

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Right and Wrong Choices

  • teach the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior
  • explain the consequences – pleasant for good behavior and unpleasant for crossing the boundary
  • tell them that the choice is theirs
  • teaches them to take responsibility for their own actions
  • reward “right choices” with descriptive praise
  • use a “star chart” or the equivalent for persistent issues
  • have negative consequences for “wrong choices.”

What can help you reinforce “right choices”?  What consequences can you put in place for “wrong choices”?

 

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