Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

How do you bring up a teenager? He is not a small child, but not yet an adult. Still needs loving upbringing and guidance, but does not want to be seen as a baby. How can you discipline him then? All children grow up and you may need to adjust your methods. What works for an 8 year old will not work for a 16 year old.

Steps

1. 1 Talk to your teen about their behavior and why it should change. If you see improvements after the conversation, encourage and reward them.
2. 2 If the behavior hasn't changed after the conversation, it's time for punishment. You can take away some privileges, for example, watching TV, being at the computer, playing video games, using your mobile. However, this works best with younger children because teenagers are "secretive" and are more likely to act behind your back. You can also stop giving them pocket money. You can put them under house arrest or impose an early curfew. You might want to spank them (although this is not recommended). Take a closer look at them and choose one of two three different punishments.
3. 3 Always follow your punishment. If you said not to use your mobile for a week, do pick it up for a week. Don't let your teen intimidate you!
4. 4 Remember to show your teen that you love him. Do not forget, after the punishment, his conscience is clear!

Tips

• Make sure your teen knows the rules.
• Remember to stick to your word. Cancellation of punishment will not help the teenager, but will only give confidence that he can get away from punishment.
• Show your love to your child.
• Take his phone or car keys from him as punishment.

Warnings

• Also, try to imagine yourself as a teenager for a moment. While this is a bit problematic for people of different generations, it is important to understand that a teenager goes through a variety of stress and problems. Therefore, you need to sympathize, and not just punish.
• In some regions, it is illegal to spank a child under the age of 12; in others, spanking is illegal regardless of the child's age.
• If you spank a child, remember that there is a difference between spanking and child abuse.
• Spanking is not an effective parenting method for teenagers and can make things worse.