Tips for Working With Teens
- Give your teen some space. They value and need privacy and solitude.
- Respect your teen’s privacy. Violation of this rule, except when your child is in danger, is a parents worst sin.
- Get to know your teen’s teachers, principal, and attendance secretary. Make sure they know you want to be informed of any problems regarding your child.
- Ask your teen what he thinks, rather than telling him your opinion first. You’ll find out what he is thinking by listening.
- Know your child’s friends and their parents. Know who your teen is with and where they are. Be firm about this.
- Be careful not to embarrass your teen. Granted sometimes your very existence embarrasses them but if your behave like parent rather than hip friend this stage will pass without major conflict.
