Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Teenager
- Ability to stand firm
- Communication skills
- Idea of a good punishment
Step1
Talk to your teen about what they did. You first must discuss with your teen what they did and why they are in trouble for doing it. Do not yell as this will only make them put up a brick wall. Rather, casually and calmly explain to them why they are in trouble.
Step2
Let them know why it was wrong and why you are going to punish them. Your teen is anxious for direction, this is why they rebel. Let them know that what they did was indeed wrong and that they are going to have to be punished for it whether they like it or not.
Step3
Decide on a punishment. Make sure the punishment fits the crime. Decide on the best form of punishment. Be it grounding or freezing of their privileges, make sure it is something that they will remember and will associate with their actions.
Step4
Stand firm and enforce the rules. Your teen will try to do anything and everything to get out of their punishment once it has been handed down to them. You must stand firm and make sure that they serve out the entire portion of their punishment so that the lesson can be learned.