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  • Parents Being Consistent (2-21-2011)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    I see a lot of kids today that are mixed up by inconsistent parents.

    Teens left to themselves will naturally take the path leading to the greatest pleasure. And that’s why they need boundaries — but boundaries need to be consistent to make any sense to them.  They’ll thrive when clear and unmovable boundaries are in place, because it’s the one anchor in their otherwise turbulent life.

    Without consistency, a teen will feel like they are living on a seesaw, where certain behaviors are okay one day and not the next.  Not knowing which will happen next can be stressful, and that can lead to anxiety, anger, depression, frustration, and despair. In the other hand, consistent boundaries will bring peace and confidence.


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