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Habitually poor decision⁃making is actually common in teenagers. Naturally, such a habit makes parent⁃teen cooperation difficult, especially when a parent wants his teen to do what a “responsible adolescent” would do. A poor decision⁃making teenager can never run away from his responsibilities. 1
·Distinguish real problems from acts of pure “teenagerism”. Teens often make poor decisions simply because they dont have the experiences. By making small and harmless mistakes, like a recently⁃developed habit of careless consuming, a teen learns good decision⁃making skills on his own via self⁃correction. 2 Dont think the teen is making bad decisions just to challenge you. Its more likely that it is out of a real inability to determine whats best for him.
· 3 Tell your teen you understand his decisions while simply emphasizing that you dont have to agree with his decisions or treat his views as valid. By not judging his opinions, tastes or style, you are opening the road for better communication and problem⁃solving opportunities.
·Set clear expectations. 4 For example, if your teen refuses to study for his math final because “math is pointless”, explain that you expect him to perform well in school, even in the “pointless” classes. Because youve already tolerated his opinion without trying to change his viewpoint, you two can easily agree that math isnt so useful, yet avoid saying “Lets just give up on math, then.”
·Find a middle ground. Trade insignificant freedoms, such as clothing style for the promise that hell live up to academic and family responsibilities. 5 Not only does giving up a bit of control solve many conflicts, but the extra freedom you give him can also improve his decision⁃making.
A. Show tolerance.
B. Learn to solve problems.
C. Point out your expectations and his responsibilities.
D. If your teen could realize it, allow him to be himself.
E. A responsible adolescent must h