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Coping With A Disrespectful Teen
Posted by Norbert Georget in Communication, Extreme Teenager, Parenting Tips on September 9th, 2010
It does not take long to reach your boiling point when you have a disrespectful teen. Whether they ignore you, talk back, or simply refuse to go along with house rules, you can quickly find yourself raising your voice, becoming completely exasperated, or even wanting to quit your job as a parent. It sometimes seems like teenagers know just what buttons to push to send you over the edge.
If you have a disrespectful teen, you do not have to give up. In fact, there are some very quick behaviors you can start practicing that will help stop disrespectful behavior once and for all. While not all of these practices will work in every situation or with every teen, if you are at your wit’s end with your disrespectful teen, it is worth giving these practices a try.
Learning to Walk Away
Often, as parents, you might feel as though you are obligated to remain engaged with your teen no matter what. Whether you feel you have to have the last word or you have to keep pushing until your teen acknowledges your point, you may be suffering through more disrespectful behavior than you need to.
If you are having a conversation (argument) with your teen and frustrated about the way the conversation is going, or if you do not want to allow the conversation to escalate into an argument, then you have to learn that it is ok to walk away. If your disrespectful teen is attempting to engage you in an argument or trying to get his or her way on something, firmly and quietly repeat your decision, then let them know you will not continue the conversation, and walk away. Even if you have to leave the room, lock yourself in your bedroom, and jog in place to burn off the frustration, it is better than continuing to engage your teen on that level.
Tie Privileges to Behavior
You owe your teen a roof over his or her head, food to eat, and your love. Everything else (cell phones, video games, internet access, cable, free time with friends, money for the dance on Friday night, dating, a car, etc) are all EXTRAs. It might not seem like that sometimes, but if you start recognizing that each of the items your teen holds dear is most likely a want and not a necessity, then you can offer your disrespectful teen a choice. If your teen chooses to treat you and the other members of your family with respect and follow the house rules, then there will be privileges to have. If your teen chooses to behave disrespectfully, that behavior is a demonstration of a lack of maturity and privileges can be denied or removed from the teen’s life.
Following Through
In order for these tips to work, you have to be willing to follow through. You cannot just threaten to take away your disrespectful teen’s cell phone; if the behavior continues, you actually have to do it. No, you do not have to wrestle the phone out of your teen’s hand. Simply call the company and suspend the service. You will make your point, and in most cases, your disrespectful teen will choose respect over lack of privilege.
Norbert Georget is an accomplished professional speaker, teen motivator and author of the book, No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager – How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You.
For more Valuable Resources and FREE REPORTS go to:
http://whattodo-disrespectfulteen.com/ for help with a Disrespectful Teen
http://howtostopmyabusiveteen.com/report/ on how to code with an Abusive Teen
http://howtomotivatemylazyteen.com/ on what to do with a Lazy Teenager
Raising a Well Behaved Fun Loving Teenager – Teenage Parenting 101
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Communication, Disciplining, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on August 8th, 2010
Raising your teen doesn’t have to be an ordeal (for either of you ). You CAN learn how to enjoy a calm, peaceful, and fulfilling relationship with your teen. The ultimate method in Positive Parenting….
If you wish you knew the secrets of raising an obedient, happy, and polite teen…
…if you wish you could put an end to the arguments, anguish, and stress your teenager is causing in your home…
…or if you just wish you could get them to clean their room and fill the car with gas every now and then…
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click Here
Then you’re going to want to lock the door, take the phone off the hook, and read this page carefully.
Here’s the story….
Waltons… Or Simpsons?
Interesting question. Whether your family is like the Waltons, the Simpsons or the Bundys…
Whether you’re living in the thirteen hundreds, the eighteen hundreds or the twenty-first century, it’s never easy raising a family.
Each and every one of us though will have something in common with the mythical characters and our counterparts of yesteryear.
To go from baby to toddler to mature adult, there’s one stage all kids will definitely need to go through regardless of anything else, and that’s adolescence.
Or in other words, the teenage years. Dun-da-DAH! This is when you’re supposed to hear the music from the movie ‘Psycho‘ echoing in your head.
Okay, maybe it’s not that bad.
But ask yourself this question: is your family closer to the Waltons…or to the Simpsons?
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click Here
Which Teen Is Yours?
The anguished teenager, the rebellious teenager, the bookworm, the go getter, the jock, the cheerleader, the nerd, the mixed up one who’s not popular but has the potential…the list of teenage stereotypes is practically endless, and if you look hard enough you’ll always find a teenager that will suit one of these stereotypes.
If you look harder still though, you’ll see that some facet of their personalities will fit each and every one of these stereotypes.
So what do you do then?
Raising a teen is hard enough, if you don’t know what mold they fit into how can you proceed any further?
That’s easy really.
And answering that question is what led Vanessa Thomas to start doing the research and coming up with the answers to her own kids problems.
In the process she learned a lot of things that can be helpful to any parent struggling with a difficult (or soon-to-be- difficult teen).
She wrote all about her triumphs and strategies to parenting teenagers to becoming well behaved fun loving teenagers in her new book called….
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click here for more info.
It comes in an ebook and audio book form.
In her book, Teenage Parenting 101, you’ll learn:
===> You don’t have to spend alot of money and buy your kids “Stuff” to have them turn out right.
===> You won’t need to try out any weirdo, new-age, wacko parenting stuff.
===> How you can avoid the big problems of drugs and sex.
===> It can be easier than you ever suspected to raise great kids.
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click here
She put all this information into a fast-reading, easy-to-follow ebook (electronic book) you can download in mere seconds from now.
Once you get a copy of this book and follow its instructions…
Your Friends Will Be Astounded
By The Change In Your Teen
Maybe your friends are accustomed to nodding wisely, clucking about how tough you have it with your teen.
They might give you lip service about how sorry they are that you’re having problems with your children.
You and I both know that in their secret heart, they are thinking, “That could never happen to my child.”
Imagine how amazed they’re going to be when your kid does a complete turn-around, thanks to what you learn in Vanessa Thomas’s book.
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click here
It’s about 100 pages of nothing but the solid, useful truth.
And when I say useful, I mean it!
… Just Some Of What You’ll Learn
In Teenage Parenting 101
Here’s just a little taste of what’s inside this book (which you can be reading in less than 2 minutes from now if you want)…
===> The teenage “identity crisis” - why it happens, and what you can do about it. (page 18)
===> Rebels without a clue… it’s wired into teens to rebel. But they often don’t even know why. How you can cope. (p. 19)
===> Communicating across the chasm. Simple ways you can bridge the age gap, communicate with your teen, and help them to be independent without being delinquent. (page 26)
===> The guaranteed way to keep track of your teen. Want to know who they’re with and what they’re doing? Do this, and you will always know. (page 35)
===> Facing peer pressure. Despite what your teens say, they need your help with peer pressure. You can help — if you just know how (hint: it has nothing to do with “just say no”). (page 41)
There are 3 other bonus gift items for you, plus she also has an 8 Week Unconditional Guarantee. So you can’t lose…
So if you want peace of mind in your home with your teens, along with you standing proud knowing that you did a good job with raising and developing such great fun loving teenagers, you got to check this out right now….
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click here
All my best,
Norbert Georget
PS. I made arrangement for you to get it at a discounted price, but only until this Saturday at midnight. So you better check it out today…
Teenage Parenting 101 <=== Click Here
Is Your Teen Driving You Crazy? Parenting Book To Your Rescue
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Communication, Disciplining, Main Blog Posts on August 6th, 2010
Recently, I had a lot of requests and questions on how to
handle a teen that’s driving you crazy.
I came across this ebook that seems to have many of the
answers you may be looking for.
It’s called Help With Your Teen by Laura Carter.
This ebook covers everything from verbal abuse to what to do
with a teen that constantly uses foul language towards you.
If your teen is defiant, argumentative and uncooperative, then this ebook has all
the answers in a simple to follow way of handling your situation…
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
You’ll learn how to take control of your house, gain confidence to make the right decisions,
overcome your feelings of self blame, failure and disappointment.
All in all, it’ll bring peace back in your home. But here’s the deal…
I made arrrangement to make this new ebook, along with all the extra bonuses, to be yours at
a special price but only until this Friday at midnight. Then she’s
kicking it up to the regular price of $69 not long after that.
She even has an outrageous 60 day money back guarantee…
you can’t lose….
So if you want to get this great ebook, for less than a night at
a movie for two, you gotta act fast…
So you got no patiences for more details here? Check it out right now….
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
If there is any resource that I can help you with your teenager
today, I will find it for you. Check it out right now….
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
To your success,
Norbert Georget
PS. I just discovered in this ebook some New Ways on how to cope with a teen that’s just plain lazy or unmotivated. Check out what thousands of parents are doing when there is a communication breakdown with their teens.
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
Out-Of-Control Teen – Positive Parenting Style Like No Other
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Communication, Disciplining, Extreme Teenager, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on July 31st, 2010
If you’re tired of your teen’s dishonesty and disrespectful behavior,
then I found this highly successful online support system for you….
It’s called My Out-Of-Control Teen by Mark Hutten, M.A.
I often hear the following statement from parents: “I’ve tried everything
with this child — and nothing works!“
But when they participate in this parent program, they soon discover
they have not tried everything, rather they have tried some things….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
It virtually guarantees your success with your teen…it’s
simple, down-to-earth and a win-win situation for everyone….
Does your teen often:
=> lose his temper
=> argue with adults
=> refuse to comply with rules and requests
=> deliberately annoy people
=> blame others for his mistakes and misbehavior
Is your child often:
=> touchy and easily annoyed by others
=> angry and resentful
=> spiteful and vindictive
Believe it or not, your child doesn’t need counseling. You don’t need
parenting classes. You don’t need — nor would you want — a 250-page
manual on how to be a better parent. Who has time for that? And you
don’t need to go through another year of pain and misery with rebellious,
foul-mouthed teenagers with an “attitude.”
However, what you may need is someone who has worked with troubled teens
and frustrated parents for nearly 20 years — and does so for a living — to show
you a set of very effective parenting techniques that are guaranteed to work.
That would be, Mark Hutten.
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
Whether you have big problems or small problems, teens or preteens, whether
you are a single parent, divorced or separated parent, adoptive parent, foster
parent, step parent, a traditional two-parent family, or a grandparent raising a
grandchild — this material is guaranteed to work for you.
but you got to act on it today…
Here’s the deal…
this new program, along with all the extra bonuses, is only staying at
a special price until this Friday at midnight. Then he’s kicking it up to the regular price of
$69 not long after that.
He even has an outrageous 365 day money back guarantee…
so you can’t lose….
So if you want to get this great online program, for less than a night at
a movie for two, you gotta act fast…
So you got no patiences for more details here? Check it out right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
If there is any resource that I can help you with your teenager
today, I will find it for you. Check it out right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
All my best,
Norbert Georget
PS. I just found out that this is the #1 RANKED Website on Google
right now. Check out what thousands of parents are using to
stop the temper tantrums, the arguements and the disrespectful
attitude with their teens right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
How To Cope With A Rude Teenager
Posted by Norbert Georget in Disciplining, Extreme Teenager, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on June 11th, 2010
It seems sometimes like your child goes to bed one night as your precious little angel and wakes up the next morning as an alien being. It’s the only explanation for the rude behavior of a teenager, right? An alien invaded your child’s body when you weren’t looking.
In a way, it’s true…but it’s not aliens, it’s hormones. When puberty strikes, your teen’s rude behavior does too. There are so many different emotions and conflicts going on inside your teen that it can be difficult to cope. There are strategies you can use to help curtail your teen’s rude behavior and keep your sanity at the same time.
Whether your teen’s rude behavior comes in the form of abusive words and rude language or the sometimes more frustrating behavior of ignoring you, arguing, or talking back the first step to cutting the behavior short is to immediately address it – and not by being rude back or raising your voice or getting frustrated.
The best way to chill teen behavior is to remain calm and speak in an almost business-like manner. Tell your teen that the words or behavior they are using is unacceptable, that choosing to behave that way will result in consequences, and then follow through.
The follow through is the most important thing. If your teen’s rude behavior comes from something like using the cell phone at the table when it’s time for family dinner, take the phone. If your teen tries to keep you from getting the phone, don’t get physical; simply call the cell phone company and suspend the service for a day or two. Most teens will get the point rather quickly that the way they choose to behave will have direct and immediate consequences.
It’s important that you understand that even well behaved teens will have a bad day, say something smart, or talk back occasionally. You have to be willing to have balance. Let your teen grow and stretch his or her wings, finding his or her voice, but keep your teen from crossing the line.
As with a lot of parenting tips, the best place to begin is with the parents serving as role models for the behavior that they would like to see in children. In and out of the home, if your teen sees you using rude behavior, he or she will most likely repeat it. When you have made it clear what you consider as rude behavior then you can set the consequence that makes the most sense, either taking away the cell phone, the computer, nights out with friends, or video games.
Rude behavior and teenager sometimes seem synonymous, but they don’t have to be. You can make it clear to your teen that their own behavior dictates what privileges they will have and what level of trust you will have in them. Teenagers don’t have to be rude; set the right tone, tolerate the occasional emotional outburst, and teach them coping tools to get through one of the most tumultuous times of their lives.
It seems sometimes like your child goes to bed one night as your precious little angel and wakes up the next morning as an alien being. It’s the only explanation for the rude behavior of a teenager, right? An alien invaded your child’s body when you weren’t looking.
Norbert Georget is an accomplished professional speaker, teen motivator, parenting expert and author of the book, No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager – How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You. You may get a FREE REPORT called No-Nonsense Parenting for the Disrespectful Teenager. All the answers you’ll need to deal with your disrespectful teenager.
Does Your Abusive Teenager Need a Boot or Brat Camp?
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Disciplining, Extreme Teenager, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on April 28th, 2010
Living with an abusive teen can make you question more than your parenting skills; it can make you question your sanity. Teens who are abusive and out of control make life miserable for everyone involved: parents, siblings, extended family, and even teachers. The first thing you should do if you are the parent of an abusive teen is to understand that you are not a bad person or parent. While a small number of abusive teens are violent because they come from violent homes or have experienced abuse in their lives, more often than not, there are other explanations.
Understanding why your teen is violent, out of control, or abusive can be difficult. The best place to start, however, is with your family physician. The physician can rule out any underlying medical conditions through an examination and blood work. This will help to identify if your abusive teen’s behavior is the result of alcohol or drug abuse. If your family physician is unable to find any cause for the behavior, it is also important to follow up with a mental health counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. In addition to identifying disorders your teen may be suffering from, the mental health specialist can provide you and your teen with coping skills.
As the parent of an abusive teen, it is important that you protect yourself and your other family members. While your goal may be to help your teen, you cannot sacrifice your entire life to him or her. If you are married, you still need to foster that relationship by getting away and being together. If you have other children, you absolutely must ensure that they are protected and safe from any kind of violent behavior. You should communicate to your teen that abusive behavior cannot be tolerated and that if forced to do so, you will make the teen leave to protect younger members of the family who cannot protect themselves.
Protecting yourself and your family from an abusive teen’s violent behavior does not mean you don’t love your teen. It doesn’t mean you can’t still try to help by seeking treatment for your teen. Involve the school counselor and your teen’s teachers in any treatment or course of action; it often takes everyone working together as a team to help the teen learn to manage anger, work through issues without violence, and manage mental health issues.
In the most extreme cases, your teen may need the help of an outside service, such as a brat camp or boot camp. These camps are designed to take on the teen for whom no other approach has worked. Through a combination of physical and mental exercises, the teen’s behavior is retrained. There are many different types of behavior modification camps available, from wilderness programs for the troubled teens to specialized teen boarding schools. This type of intervention may offer you a solution if you feel nothing else will work.
Your teen probably doesn’t like his or her abusive behavior any more than you do, and many teens respond well to therapy, behavior modification plans, and other forms of intervention. Don’t give up, don’t respond with anger or violence, walk away if you have to, and protect yourself and your family.
Norbert Georget is an accomplished professional speaker, teen motivator, parenting expert and author of the book, No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager – How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You. You may get a FREE REPORT called No-Nonsense Parenting for the Disrespectful Teenager. All the answers you’ll need to deal with your disrespectful teenager.
Out-Of-Control Teen – Positive Parenting Style Like No Other
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Disciplining, Extreme Teenager, Main Blog Posts on April 14th, 2010
If you’re tired of your teen’s dishonesty and disrespectful behavior,
then I found this highly successful online support system for you….
It’s called My Out-Of-Control Teen by Mark Hutten, M.A.
I often hear the following statement from parents: “I’ve tried everything
with this child — and nothing works!“
But when they participate in this parent program, they soon discover
they have not tried everything, rather they have tried some things….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
It virtually guarantees your success with your teen…it’s
simple, down-to-earth and a win-win situation for everyone….
Does your teen often:
=> lose his temper
=> argue with adults
=> refuse to comply with rules and requests
=> deliberately annoy people
=> blame others for his mistakes and misbehavior
Is your child often:
=> touchy and easily annoyed by others
=> angry and resentful
=> spiteful and vindictive
Believe it or not, your child doesn’t need counseling. You don’t need
parenting classes. You don’t need — nor would you want — a 250-page
manual on how to be a better parent. Who has time for that? And you
don’t need to go through another year of pain and misery with rebellious,
foul-mouthed teenagers with an “attitude.”
However, what you may need is someone who has worked with troubled teens
and frustrated parents for nearly 20 years — and does so for a living — to show
you a set of very effective parenting techniques that are guaranteed to work.
That would be, Mark Hutten.
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
Whether you have big problems or small problems, teens or preteens, whether
you are a single parent, divorced or separated parent, adoptive parent, foster
parent, step parent, a traditional two-parent family, or a grandparent raising a
grandchild — this material is guaranteed to work for you.
but you got to act on it today…
Here’s the deal…
this new program, along with all the extra bonuses, is only staying at
a special price until this Friday at midnight. Then he’s kicking it up to the regular price of
$69 not long after that.
He even has an outrageous 365 day money back guarantee…
so you can’t lose….
So if you want to get this great online program, for less than a night at
a movie for two, you gotta act fast…
So you got no patiences for more details here? Check it out right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
If there is any resource that I can help you with your teenager
today, I will find it for you. Check it out right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
All my best,
Norbert Georget
PS. I just found out that this is the #1 RANKED Website on Google
right now. Check out what thousands of parents are using to
stop the temper tantrums, the arguements and the disrespectful
attitude with their teens right now….
My Out-Of-Control Teen <—- Click Here
Is Your Teen Driving You Crazy? Parenting Book To Your Rescue
Posted by Norbert Georget in About Teenagers, Communication, Disciplining, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on April 5th, 2010
Recently, I had a lot of requests and questions on how to
handle a teen that’s driving you crazy.
I came across this ebook that seems to have many of the
answers you may be looking for.
It’s called Help With Your Teen by Laura Carter.
This ebook covers everything from verbal abuse to what to do
with a teen that constantly uses foul language towards you.
If your teen is defiant, argumentative and uncooperative, then this ebook has all
the answers in a simple to follow way of handling your situation…
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
You’ll learn how to take control of your house, gain confidence to make the right decisions,
overcome your feelings of self blame, failure and disappointment.
All in all, it’ll bring peace back in your home. But here’s the deal…
I made arrrangement to make this new ebook, along with all the extra bonuses, to be yours at
a special price but only until this Friday at midnight. Then she’s
kicking it up to the regular price of $69 not long after that.
She even has an outrageous 60 day money back guarantee…
you can’t lose….
So if you want to get this great ebook, for less than a night at
a movie for two, you gotta act fast…
So you got no patiences for more details here? Check it out right now….
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
If there is any resource that I can help you with your teenager
today, I will find it for you. Check it out right now….
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
To your success,
Norbert Georget
PS. I just discovered in this ebook some New Ways on how to cope with a teen that’s just plain lazy or unmotivated. Check out what thousands of parents are doing when there is a communication breakdown with their teens.
Help With Your Teen <—- Click Here
When Good Kids Become Bad Teenagers
Posted by Norbert Georget in Communication, Disciplining, Main Blog Posts, Parenting Tips on March 13th, 2010
When your little angel is lying asleep in his or her crib at night, the last thing on your mind as you gaze down at your baby’s adorable sleeping image is what you might be facing down the road and how you will deal with bad teen behavior. Unfortunately, bad behavior is something most parents spend most nights worrying about once the teen years start, and sometimes even sooner. If you are tired of having sleepless nights worrying about bad teen behavior, there are things you can do NOW that can make a difference.
The worst part about living in the entitlement mentality society we live in is that it often is the very culprit that leads to bad teen behavior. Teens see adults misbehaving and getting away with it. Company execs can run a company into the ground and still walk away with millions. Politicians can make costly mistakes and still get reelected. People can make an error and then sue someone else to recover from it. Perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised at bad teen behavior, but if you want to turn it around with your teen, it’s not too late.
If you’re dealing with bad teen behavior in your teen there are some definitive steps you can follow to help change your teen’s attitude:
1. Talk More. Talking to your teen sends a message that you care. Even if you are talking about what will happen with that company exec or that politician, explaining that there are ramifications for their poor choices even if we don’t always hear about them in the news, you can have an impact. Talking is where it starts. Talk to your teen about his or her bad teen behavior; make sure your teens know that every choice they make about how to behave has a consequence. Tie privilege to behavior. If your teen is disrespectful and rude, refuses to do chores or respect curfew, is verbally abusive, or exhibits any other bad teen behavior, then your teen doesn’t deserve to have time out with friends on Friday night, a cell phone, or video games.
2. Set the Right Example. Bad teen behavior is learned. If your teen sees you trying to avoid taking responsibility for your mistakes, blaming others, or behaving poorly that’s the type of behavior they will mimic. If, on the other hand, they hear you apologize when you make a mistake, hear you take responsibility when something goes wrong, and see you treat others with respect, they’ll learn to do the same.
3. Consistency and Follow-Through. Making threats never works, and neither does yelling. If anything, the bad teen behavior will increase because your teen will lose respect for you. Instead, be calm, clear, and firm. Walk away rather than engage in fights. Set boundaries and stick with them. If your teen makes a choice to be disrespectful or break a rule and you’ve indicated that choice will have a consequence (no phone, no going out on the weekend) stick with it, follow through, and make sure the consequence is experienced.
Bad teen behavior is not something you can completely eradicate. As teens, it’s their job to push limits and test boundaries. But you can keep the behavior at a tolerable limit with a few changes in approach.
Norbert Georget is an accomplished professional speaker, teen motivator, parenting expert and author of the book, No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager – How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You. You may get a FREE REPORT called No-Nonsense Parenting for the Disrespectful Teenager. All the answers you’ll need to deal with your disrespectful teenager.
What To Do With a Violent Teenager
Posted by Norbert Georget in Communication, Extreme Teenager, Parenting Tips on January 28th, 2010
Stories of violent teens are in the news regularly. Violent teens cause problems with their peers, family members, and even with strangers. There is no limit to a violent teen’s capabilities, and as a parent of a violent teen, it can seem overwhelming to be on the receiving end of their violence. These troubled teens commit random acts of violence as well as cold, calculated serious crimes, including murder. There have been numerous school shootings and problems with kids carrying guns to school threatening other students. It seems as if there is nothing off limits now for teens expressing their anger and acting out in violence.
Causes of Teen Violence
There are endless possibilities for causes of teen violence, including racism, drugs and alcohol, taunting and teasing, or a disadvantaged home life. Mental and chemical imbalances can also play a role in teen violence. Teens are frustrated and feel that they aren’t understood. It is irrelevant to them that, as parents, you were once teens too. In many ways, the difficulty is understandable. There are a lot of pressures put on teens: They have to get good grades; they have the pressures to fit in with friends and class mates. Teens have relationship issues. Depression can also play a part with violent teens. Many teens just don’t know where to turn for help with their overwhelming emotions.
Accepting the Reality of the Situation
We need to realize in our society that violent teens are a real threat. We have to stop underestimating the feelings and abilities of violent teens. Parents and other authoritative figures in a teen’s life must stay aware and not ignore warning signs. As exposure to violence has increased, so has teen violence. Teens act out to express feelings that they otherwise don’t know how to articulate. We have to help teens find words to express the way they feel to decrease the chances that they will act out their feelings in violence.
Information and Education
As parents you must take the initiative to educate yourself on the resources available in your community. There are support groups and classes you can take to increase both your knowledge and the knowledge that you are able to impart to your teens. It is not sufficient to simply tell your teens that violence is not an acceptable way to express feelings. You have to give them the tools and resources that will ensure their success. As much as you need to encourage the use of appropriate coping skills, it also has to be made clear that violence will simply not be tolerated. The earlier in life this idea is introduced and enforced will make it that much less likely to prove to be a problem as kids get older and are faced with more difficult situations.
Anger Management Skills
There are several simple ideas that can help diffuse the emotions of violent teens.
- Breathing exercises
- Anger management classes
- Counseling
- Parental support and communication
- Exercise
Parents and caregivers need to partner together to provide the best possible support system for our teens. We have to get our violent teens under control for the safety of our society and the future well being and quality of life for next generations.
Norbert Georget is an accomplished professional speaker, teen motivator, parenting expert and author of the book, No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager – How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You. You may get a FREE REPORT called No-Nonsense Parenting for the Disrespectful Teenager. All the answers you’ll need to deal with your disrespectful teenager.
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No-Nonsense Parenting For Today’s Teenager- Raising a Well Behaved Fun Loving Teenager – Teenage Parenting 101Raising your teen doesn’t have to be an ordeal (for either of you ). You CAN learn how to enjoy a calm, peaceful, and fulfilling relationship with your teen. The ultimate method in Positive Parenting…. If you wish you knew the secrets of raising an obedient, happy, and polite teen… …if you wish you could put an [...] […]
- Is Your Teen Driving You Crazy? Parenting Book To Your RescueRecently, I had a lot of requests and questions on how to handle a teen that’s driving you crazy. I came across this ebook that seems to have many of the answers you may be looking for. It’s called Help With Your Teen by Laura Carter. This ebook covers everything from verbal abuse to what to do with a teen that [...] […]
- Why 96% of Parents Experience Stress and FrustrationAttention Parents: The constant battle between parents and their teenagers is about to become a thing of the past… I found this new book on why 96% of parents stress, frustration and confusion happen during their child’s teenage years. It’s an excellent book that can literally turn things around with your teen. Check it out at… The book is called Parenting [ […]
- Talking About Sex With Your TeenagerAnswering teen sex questions and talking about sex with your teen can be difficult, uncomfortable, embarrassing, and awkward….and that’s when it’s easy. For teens and adults, answering teen sex questions and dealing with teen sex issues can be one of the most difficult aspects of parenting. The fact is, though, that your teen probably already [...] […]
- Out-Of-Control Teen – Positive Parenting Style Like No OtherIf you’re tired of your teen’s dishonesty and disrespectful behavior, then I found this highly successful online support system for you…. It’s called My Out-Of-Control Teen by Mark Hutten, M.A. I often hear the following statement from parents: “I’ve tried everything with this child — and nothing works!“ But when they participate in this parent program, the […]
- New Book Eliminates The Frustrations From Parenting Today’s TeenagerGood parents are not parents who necessarily know it all. Good parents are parents who are willing to seek help and information when they need it in order to meet the unique needs of their teens. Raising teenagers can be difficult at best. While it may seem like an alien life form invaded the body of [...] […]
- Preparing Your Teen For CollegeWhile you might begin thinking about your child’s college education while you are shopping for preschools, you probably won’t really start thinking about college seriously until your teen is in high school. There are definitely steps you can take to help ensure your teen has the tools to succeed in life and in college from [...] […]
- The Secret of Parenting TeensTeenagers are the most susceptible group for succumbing to the various temptations presented to them, making parenting teens effectively even tougher. What adds to the difficulty is that most teens – even the ones who exhibit good decision making ability and reason more often than not – want nothing more than independence and the ability [...] […]
- How To Raise A Healthy TeenagerRaising a healthy teen requires taking a broad approach toward meeting the needs of your teenager. Yes, it is important to address diet, exercise, and eating and sleeping habits, but it is also important to help your teen to be emotionally healthy as well. From about the ages of 12 through 24, the human brain [...] […]
- Improving Parent – Teen Relationships In Your FamilyParent – teen relationships are difficult to manage at times. Parents often joke about dreading the teen years, but the joking is a sign of the real discomfort that lurks behind every thirteenth birthday and the teen relationships parents are unsure how to develop. It can be a difficult time for parents and teens, learning [...] […]
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