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Parenting Teenagers: 7 Easy Steps

May 27th, 2009

You know who you are, a parent of a teenager. You’re the one with blood shot eyes, more gray hair than you had yesterday, and empty pockets. Yeah, it’s those empty pockets that get you. When you realize those three things, you’ll know you’re parenting a teenager…good parenting Step #1 – Start before they start talking back, explain to your children when they are very young that you are the boss and you expect them to obey. Step #2 – Always have an appropriate punishment available when natural consequences are not happening. Step #3 – Communication is the key. If you can’t talk to your child, they can’t talk to you. Communication is mutual. Step #4 – Time is a definite component of building a relationship. 

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