| Bad teenage behavior is ripe for criticism across the | | | | You know what they say "Monkey See Monkey Do". |
| board. Many of our young people are simply out of | | | | Although it is difficult to keep your own anger under |
| control. And in many cases it is destroying loving | | | | control. The more you react to your teenager's |
| families. | | | | behavior the more they will retaliate. If you can't speak |
| It is almost like having a grunty version of the terrible | | | | without aggression, remove yourself from the situation |
| twos all over again! Here are a few tips to help you | | | | until you are calm. There is no point adding fuel to the |
| get through those desperate situations. | | | | fire. Most parents end up regretting the outcome. |
| Who Do They Role Model? | | | | What Boundaries Are Set In Place? |
| Unfortunately our children have access to many | | | | Your child is becoming a young adult. A bit of |
| different role models in their lives. At one point we | | | | responsibility wouldn't hurt providing there are firm |
| used to be able to protect them from what we didn't | | | | boundaries in place. Sit down and talk to your teenager |
| want them to see. With block buster movies, the | | | | about the current rules in your house. Both parties |
| internet and music celebs, we are simply losing that | | | | need to be reasonable, you included! This doesn't |
| control. Try to communicate with your child to see | | | | mean that your teenager should be allowed to roam |
| who their role model is. Try to get them interested in | | | | the streets at night. Be flexible and you will get a |
| someone who has great morals and work ethic. | | | | flexible response in return. |
| Are You Aggressive In Return? | | | | |