Thriving With Your Teen Poster
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Be a parent, not a pal.
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Say yes when you can. Say no when you need to.
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Remember that discipline is teaching.
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Ignore the attitude and save your energy for the big
stuff.
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Lighten up.
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Know your teen's friends and their parents.
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Listen even when you don't like what you're hearing.
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Be clear about rules and why you have them.
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Teach respect by being respectful.
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Know what your teen is doing, stay connected, and be
available.
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Listen to your teen's hopes and dreams.
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Keep your teen safe
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Explain why you don't want your teen to smoke, drink, use
drugs or have sex.
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Teach teens to stand up for themselves without hurting
others.
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Listen instead of lecturing.
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Help them learn from their mistakes.
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Compliment your teens for the good things they do.
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Connect them to their cultural and family roots.
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Make sure they help around the house.
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Encourage them to contribute to the community.
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Let teens know you expect the best from them.
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Have fun together.
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Respect your teen's privacy.
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It's okay when you disagree. This is how teens learn to
think for themselves.
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Expect them to be part of family activities.
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Listen.
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Let them know that you love them.
Never give up. Your teen needs you more than ever!
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