Parenting

I have really enjoyed going over different parenting styles, and the best way to communicate and discipline children especially teens. I know it will be difficult raising strong willed teens during a time when the family is already being attacked. We talked about and learned so many great skills to use. Such as reflective listening. Sitting down with your teen and talking with them, not lecturing or giving advice. Truly trying to understand them is so important. Respecting them is also key. Teenagers are children of God and deserve just as much respect as we do. Teens need choices within a certain limit. Parents should never become dictators. As parents our responsibility is to nurture courage, responsibility, respect, and cooperation in our children.