Parenting Todays Teens Radio
  • Abuse It and Lose It (11-16-2010)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    One of most important truths in life is, “Abuse it and you will lose it.”

    When a teen abuses something, whether it be your rules, your possessions, your trust, or their privileges, they need to understand that they will lose it. It’s a fact of life.  When they are older, if they abuse their boss, they’ll lose their job.  If they abuse their car, it will likely break down.  If they abuse the truth, they’ll never be trusted.

    Begin early teaching this to your child by avoiding replacing things they intentionally break or fixing their problems of relationships for them.  Assure that they “take care” in what they say and do.  For if they abuse it, they need to always know that they’ll lose it.


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