Setting and Keeping Rules The use of rules and consequences
becomes critical when you are negotiating your way through the
late adolescent and young teenage years. Rules, rewards and
consequences may change as your pre-teen's/teen's needs and
desires develop. Rewards can be used to encourage your teen to
follow the family rules and behave appropriately; consequence
should be used for breaking the rules and misbehaving. The
reward or consequence should match the misbehavior. Hitting
and/or yelling at your pre-teen or teen are not effective forms
of discipline or communication. These actions will teach your
teen that violence and yelling are appropriate responses to
anger or frustration. Disciplining your teenager - Loss of
Privilege: A privilege is a right granted by a parent.
Privileges for this age group can be a later curfew, use of the
TV/video games, or going to events without a chaperone. If your
child misuses the privilege, he should lose it for a while. The
loss of privilege should correlate with the m