Parenting Teens - August 28, 2012

Day 12 - Love Language - One to One Time

Parenting Teenagers

Time spent together is one of the five love languages.

• The importance of giving our teenagers our undivided attention • doing something with them - it doesn't have to be expensive • ask them what they enjoy doing • don't set the bar too high - seize opportunities, go out for a pizza, walk the dog together, play or watch sport. go to the cinema or a concert • consider spending a more extended period of time with each child once a year

Question:
Can you remember a particular example of your parent(s) showing love to you in this way?

From Series: "Parenting Teenagers"

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7. Follow through with consequences

  • don’t use idle threats – only give warnings that you can follow through with work out effective consequences

A few days ago we asked about a difficult disciplinary situation for your family.  What principles from these sessions are most helpful in your situation?

 

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