Things You'll Need:
- Patience only a loving parent could have.
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Step 1
Teenagers are the hardest to train so start them out early.Start out with a system that rewards them. Write out a list of responsibilities so that you can post this on your refrigerator. Make columns for every day of the week so that you can check these off as they complete these choirs. Depending on their age you might want to start small like making your bed or picking up their room. If they are older make out choirs like taking out the trash or mowing the lawn.
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Step 2
Money talks, use a motivation.Add incentive to this list by setting an allowance. For example give them a dollar for every day that they complete their tasks without any direction from you. The monetary value is strictly up to you. Keep in mind it is easier to get someone to do what you want if they in turn want to do it themselves. Their is a flip side to this. If they aren't doing their choirs or you have to pull out your hair to get them to do it, then obviously don't reward them.
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Step 3
Be a parent and be stern with your policy, they will adapt.Enforcing this policy is extermely important. My beautiful little princess tries to get out of her responsiblities and then cries until we give her an allowance. This will not work if you give into them. Resist them, as cute as they may be, and stick to your guns. This system does work. I am the proud father of a responsible 5,7 and 13 year old.
