Teenage Disrespect

Some Tips On Dealing With Teenage Disrespect

• Don't Engage In Yelling
  Always maintain a calm composure when dealing with your teenager. Somebody has to be in charge, and it better be you! If he or she starts to yell or get angry, joining in with the same behavior will not help matters. In fact, it will just add fuel to the fire! Calmly tell the teen that there is no need to yell, that you can talk about it in an adult manner.
• Remind The Teen Of Your Roles
  Sometimes teens will test their parents by trying to be disrespectful. Calmly (ALWAYS stay calm!) remind him who he is, that he is the child and that you are the parent and that kind of disrespect toward a parent will not be tolerated. It is true what you have always heard--that kids want boundaries from their parents--and they do!
• Always Apologize When Needed
  No matter how good of a parent you are, regretful things will happen and there will come a time when you will find that there is a need for apologies from both parties. Do not make the mistake of thinking that you do not need to apologize to your teen! Remember, kids learn more from your actions than just the things that you say! By showing him that you are a strong enough person to apologize when you know you have done wrong, you are demonstrating decent, fair behavior and your teen will respect you for it!