by Mark Gregston
If you’re too strict, or too controlling, you may have kids who behave … for now.
But trust me, under their complementary and obedient exteriors, they’re feeling contemptuous and there will come a day when the tide will turn. And if you don’t do something to change directions right now, I can guarantee the rebellion will come.
Continue reading “Privileges and Expectations for Teens”
#504 – Student Story: Lucas
Is your over-controlling behavior causing tension in your family? Don’t be fooled—your teen’s outward compliance may not reflect their inward state of mind.
This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston proposes a healthy alternative to softhearted leniency or iron-fisted ruling—and shows why balance is worth pursuing!
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