Pull the Plug on Material Access with your Kids

A few Teen Commandments about what we should provide for our kids: “Take me shopping.” “Thou shall give me what I want.” “Thou shalt spoil me rotten.” “Thou shalt leave everything to your kids when you die.” “Thou shalt shower thy youth in riches.” These are the same teens who wisely ask parents to set [...]

It IS My Kid’s Fault!

A few Teen Commandments from Discipline Me Right: “Discipline your child and show responsibility.” “Thou shall give us consequences for our negligent or irresponsible behavior.” “Hold me responsible for my actions.” We live in an enabling age. That is not a good thing. Many parents make it easy for kids to side-step their responsibilities, but, [...]

How Should I Punish My Kid?

A few Teen Commandments from Discipline Me Right: “Enforce rules upon children.” – “Thou shalt hold me accountable.” – “Punish when needed.” Parents ask, “Am I being too harsh?” “Am I being too lenient?” “What consequences should I use?” Then, with despair, they say, “…It doesn’t seem to matter what I do because my kid [...]