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Teaching Teens to be Accountable

podcast Aug 09, 2022

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Episode 7: Accountability and Connection

 

 

Episode Summary:

Teaching Teens to Be Accountable

Master the art of teaching your teen to be responsible while maintaining a deep bond with your teen.

🚦 Understand the importance of clear expectations and consequences.

🙌 Learn how to communicate your reasons for rules and involve your teen in the process.

🗝️ Explore the difference between expectations and requests, reducing conflict in your home.

⚖️ Embrace the fact that your teen will occasionally fall short of expectations and learn how to handle it gracefully.

Striking the balance between accountability and connection is one of the secrets to effective parenting during the teen years. Say goodbye to power struggles and hello to a more connected, harmonious relationship with your teenager.

 

 

What you will learn in this episode:

Set Realistic Expectations for Your Teenager

Learn how to determine when to set expectations and how to know which ones make sense for you and your family.

Limit the Rules, but Make Lots of Requests

Learn the difference between expectations and requests and remember, when it comes to setting rules for your teen, LESS is MORE! Save rules for the most important things and keep your expectations in check when you make requests.

Get Your Teen Involved in Setting Clear Expectations

Clear expectations are essential, but don't just lay down the law and expect your teen to comply. Involving your teen in the process will improve their decision-making skills and help them become more responsible.

 Never Set Expectations in Anger

Set expectations from a place of love, not frustration or anger. Use challenging moments as opportunities to deepen your connection and authenticity with your teen.

 

"Teaching our kids about the consequences of their actions and holding them accountable is a vital part of parenting."

 

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