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  • Parent Perfectionism (6-24-2009)

     

    SCRIPT:

    Seemingly perfect people tend to think that their children need to be perfect too.  But the teen years are never perfect.

    Laura tried to keep up the perfect teen routine, but suddenly snapped and took up lying and doing whatever she pleased.  I noticed as we attempted to help Laura that her parents seemed to criticize our every effort.  I discovered for myself just how difficult is was to please them, and I could see that Laura’s unhappiness was rooted in feelings of frustration and imperfection.  She could never please her parents, so why even try?  

    If you find yourself criticizing your teen’s every move, lighten up.  Don’t drive your teen to frustration and be sure to balance your criticisms with positive feedback when they do things right.


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