experiment with behaviors and lifestyles, they do not realize the possible.
implications this will have on their later life. Teens need their parents to.
stay closely involved with them on their journey to adulthood, as they make .
poor decisions, parents need to chose the correct punishment to fit their .
crime.
In making the right decision on your method of punishment it is .
important not to overreact, or jump to conclusions during time of conflict. .
When your adolescent misbehaves, sometimes with deliberate rebellion .
(which is often normal behavior) or sometimes just making a childish .
mistake, it is important for both parents and teen to give the situation a little .
room before delivery of punishment.
Proper timing in your discipline decision will improve your .
effectiveness. It does not work to deal with to deal with the problem at the .
of conflict when emotions can get in the way. It is also important to avoid.
power struggles. Family specialist agree using physical force, threats, and.
put-downs can interfere with a healthy development. .
Webster's Dictionary defines discipline as punishment to correct.
poor behavior.
One effective way punishment can fit the crime is allowing your child.
to see the natural consequences of his/her actions. Teens learn from their .
experience's. Example, if they leave their bike out and it gets stolen, then.
they can't ride it. If your teen stays up to late one night then they may suffer.
natural consequences of being to tired the next morning. .
.
Another effective way of having the punishment fit the crime is .
having logical consequences for misbehavior. This helps teen learn that.
they are accountable for their actions, without damaging their self-esteem.
Example, if your adolescent is fighting over the television, computer, or.
video game turn it off.
Finally, the most effective punishment fitting the crime at this age is.
withholding privileges. Finding things your teen enjoys for example, video.
