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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. Be Fair and Clear

  • are they old enough to understand our instructions?
  • are we expecting too much for their age?

2. Use your voice effectively

  • use a serious tone of voice to teach what “no” means
  • aim not to shout unless warning of danger

3. Action gets results

  • shouting and threatening are ineffective
  • important to take action over bad behavior,
  • i.e: follow through with a consequence

What choices have you given your child(ren) today?  What encouragement have you given for right choices this week?  What unpleasant consequences have you used for wrong choices this week?

 

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