If your child is still a preteen, get ready, ‘cause in just a little while, he’ll try to test your limits in every possible way!

All sweet, docile children eventually turn into these scary things called teens. So parents need to start preparing now by outlining a belief system for their family. I’m talking about a set of convictions, boundaries, rules, and consequences that govern the discipline in your home.

So let me encourage you to write down some of your personal beliefs. Think about why they’re so important to you. Pretty soon, you’ll be on your way to creating an effective belief system for your family. And you’ll define your limits before your teen begins to test them!

Establishing your family’s belief system today can help prevent chaos tomorrow.

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