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sanctions for teens.......................

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linconlass · 27/06/2010 18:01

My ds is now a teen; so far so good!!- but im worried about if /when he becomes more moody- how to support and appropriatly discipline him.
My parents simply grounded me or shouted at me and did not listen if i was moody etc so i need to look at how to support hormonal teens, but also discipline if they cross the line too far.
Has been rude/cross sometimes - do you ignore as down to hormones ? ,help get anger feeling out ?_ this was so easy with toddlers got then to hit a pliiow or shout or "let it all out of the window "- im not sure of teen appropriate ways of dealing with.!!
Also rules and sanctions for teens? appriciate all families different; but would appriciate view and pointers please as feel a bit like im in a new parenting sphere!!thanks in anticipation !!

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maryz · 27/06/2010 20:09

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cory · 28/06/2010 08:35

Absolutely second what maryz said: punish actual behaviour not attitude. They are gradually moving into adult land and for adults sanctions are mainly about what you do, or leave undone, not about whether you are a miserable git. For miserable attitudes, rude body language etc I find a gentle reminder or sometimes humour works better.

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willali · 28/06/2010 11:10

As for sanctions it depends what your child will actually miss - be it computer time, money, or not going out. My DS doesnt actually go out without us very often so it would be pointless to ground him - withdrawing pocket money is waaay more effective in this house!

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