Discipline and teens are two words that really do not go well when used in the same sentence. In real life, these two things are almost impossible to be in harmony. Teenagers are in a stage of confusion and angst and they are often full of desire to prove to every one – their friends, teachers parents and most of all, to themselves, that they can be capable of anything because they are all ‘grown up’. This is also a time when disciplining can be very difficult for their parents.
There are parents who use force and physical pain as well as deprivation to teach discipline to their teenage sons or daughters. Each has their idea on how fair and firm discipline should be carried out. But that is not so. Fair discipline is essential to your teenager’s morale and outlook. Read below for the top three reasons why this is so.
By practicing fair discipline, you teach your teenager to respect people who are older than them and this also teaches them to respect as well as recognize authority. Teenagers who have not been taught about fair discipline early on in their lives are usually the ones who get in trouble in their schools and worse, with the law.
Teenagers feel safe when they are treated to firm discipline. Because this teaches them what is wrong and what are the right choices to make for themselves as they grow older. You can be rest assured that discipline and teens can be amazingly in harmony when this is properly done.
Fair and good discipline teaches your teenager to become more responsible for his or her actions. They need to understand that for every act of rebellion they commit, a consequence is sure to follow. This teaches them to be more careful and thoughtful of every decision they would make.
Parents, teens and discipline can and should be able to exist harmoniously. It is important for parents to understand though, that in order for their teenage sons and daughters to start listening to them and start accepting their mode of discipline. Parents have to be fair and be able to communicate their concerns to their children without coming off too strong or too pushy. Teenagers are sensitive and they need the space to try out experiences on their own. Always assure them that you would be there to support them no matter what.
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Piper is a freelance journalist who enjoys exercise and the outdoors. She loves to observe wildlife and gets photos of birds in flight using her binocular camera . She loves life, music and spending time with her family. Piper loves sharing her knowledge of genealogy by teaching classes in her community.
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