Teen Talk: "Parents, don't want to be the "bad guy"?

Dear Parent,

Are you feeling that you can never do enough to please your teen? The more you give, the
more they require? The more limits you set, the more they push back?

Well, I'd like to help free you from parenting guilt.

We want our teens to like us; especially as they grow up, kids start separating from us
physically and emotionally. It may seem like they are closer to their friends than to
their own family members. That can feel really lousy. And that can make us parents
feel that we have to bend over backwards to get their attention or to connect with them.

That is where we get into trouble. Because we want our kids to like us, we might say "yes" when we really need to say "no" or we might overlook it when they say "whatever" to us or roll their eyes.

I want you to know that even if it seems that they are disconnecting from you, they still are
children and need you and want you to structure and set limits on them.

It hurts to be a good parent....but it hurts worse to have your teen get in trouble in school or in the community.

So...the next time you feel bad and don't want to be the "bad guy", think twice...
better you the "bad guy" than someone else...

Let's start a conversation.

Best wishes for a peaceful home,

Parent Coach Susan

Visit Susan's Website....

http://www.parentingpowers.com/