Parenting Todays Teens Radio
  • Structured for Success (8-25-2011)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    A little bit of structure goes a long way toward bringing a sense of calm into your home.

    If your teens ignore the house rules, and bulldoze over the limits, it’s time to help them know in advance what to expect the next time they overstep the boundaries.

    Sit down with your kids and line out the boundaries. Let them know the rules, and what to expect as consequences for breaking those rules. And get their input on the consequences as well.

    Then, if they want to break the rules, they’ll know full well what to expect and not have to guess. This simple step, along with enforcing the consequences, will add some sanity to your home and provide a sense of stability for your teenagers.


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