How to Raise a
Conscientious Teen
Raising a conscientious teen may be the most difficult part
of your parenting career. Instilling a sense of responsibility in your teen may
have started many years ago, however it is during the teenage years that people
begin to be confronted with morality and the consequences of their actions.
Here are a few parenting tips to help you raise a responsible and conscientious
teen.
Instructions
1
Set goals for your child,
so that when they are attained, they can learn the value of hard work. Set
expectations that allow the teen to succeed according to his or her abilities.
Always set reasonable and attainable goals. If you want your child to be a pro
basketball player and they just can't get to the next level, then its time to
explore their other natural abilities.
2
Follow through with rules
and consequences, to teach your teen responsibility and the cause and effect of
their actions. Most parents find it easy to create punishments, but have
trouble following through. The "follow through" is one of the most
important parts of parenting. If you don't enforce the consequences of your
rules, then your teen will learn that they can get away with breaking them.
3
Have discussions with your
teen, instead of lecturing them. To raise a conscientious teen you must raise
them to be adults, and lecturing them like children only alienates them. With
discussion, negotiation and understanding, you can guide your teen while
handling their conflicting needs in an adult manner.
4
Praise good behavior. Many
parents only point out bad behavior, believing that a job well done is reward
enough. However, you should encourage your teen with as much positive feedback
as possible. When you set consequences for bad behavior and praise good
behavior, the reward for your teen is getting to do the things they normally
enjoy.
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