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- Relying on statistics - teen are not likely to remember
them!
- Lecturing about how sexual standards were better when
you were young.
- Using fear tactics.
- Putting on a guilt trip. Teens know when they are being
manipulated, and it tends to foster rebellion.
- Not explaining your views.
- Yelling, shouting, or arguing.
- Jumping to conclusions.
- One-sided conversations.
- Judging - you can be clear about values and expectations
without judging or dismissing someone else’s. If you
appear judgmental towards friends or teachers, your child
may dismiss what you are saying.
- Pretending you know the answer to a difficult question
if you don’t. In the long-run, this may give your
child misinformation or create a lack of trust. You can
always tell your child that you are not sure, but will find
out the answer for them.
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