Effective Ways You Can Discipline Your Teens

Teenage is the rule-breaking phase that we all have gone through. You push your parents’ boundaries, see how much you can get away with and get angry at your parents for punishing you when you did something wrong. This is all part of growing and you know you did a good job when you look back and understand why your parents punished you. It helps you be a good adult. Remember, discipline should be about teaching and guiding, not making them feel down and bad. By focusing on positive reinforcement, open communication, and setting clear boundaries, you can help your teen Become a responsible and well-adjusted adult in life.

Communicate openly with themWhen you speak to your teen about their behaviour, you must listen to their side as well. Show genuine interest in your teen's thoughts and feelings as this will allow you to know why they did what they were not supposed to do. This will help you understand your teen a lot more! Set clear boundariesYou must remember to set clear boundaries like ‘You must be back before 8 in the evening because it isn’t safe out in the dark’ Establish clear rules and when they break it you must enforce them consistently. Allow your teen to experience the natural consequences of their actions. Use positive reinforcement with themWhen you teen has done a good job with their work acknowledge your their positive behaviour and reward them for their accomplishments. This may seem childish to people, but it shows good faith in your child’s growth and fosters love! Celebrate their achievements, both big and small. Avoid power struggles with themWhen you are reprimanding your teen, they will be angry and try to defy your words. Remain calm and avoid getting into power struggles with them, they may push back but you must remember it is for their well-being. Focus on the most important issues and let go of minor ones. Provide opportunities for responsibilityGiving teens chores as punishment may see redundent to many people, but it given them a chance to show that they are responsible and are capable. Assign age-appropriate chores and responsibilities. Soon they will show if they are responsible enough and you can increase your teen's independence. Seek professional help if neededSometimes it is more than your teen just acting out. They may be struggling with somethings and unable to express it, that’s why they may be lashing out in different ways like getting in trouble. If you're struggling to manage your teen's behaviour, consider seeking professional help. Model positive behaviour for themYour teen is more likely to follow your example than your words, they will notice your behaviour more after you tell them what they should do. Teens are very quick to notice unfairness in a situation and if you do not do what you preach, it will make them not trust your word.