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Parent -teen contracts work best when they focus on collaboration, clear expectations, and logical consequences rather than rigid rules and punishment.

Here are three refined, modular templates tailored to different focus areas. You can adapt the specific rules and privileges based on your teen’s age and maturity level.

Template 1: General Living & Privileges Agreement

Best for establishing core expectations around responsibilities, respect, and home life.

Family Agreement: Roles & Privileges

Effective Dates: [Start Date] to [Review Date]

Participants: [Parent/Guardian Name(s)] and [Teen Name]

1. Core Expectations & Responsibilities

Teen agrees to:

Maintain a minimum GPA of [e.g., 2.5 / C average] or complete agreed-upon study hours.

[ChoKeep personal space (bedroom) reasonably clean and complete daily/weekly household chores:re 2: e.g., Empty dishwasher daily

Communicate plans, locations, and updates if running late or changing plans.

Treat family members with mutual respect during discussions or disagreements.

Parents/Guardians agree to:

Provide reasonable privacy (e.g., knocking before entering, personal journal privacy).

Provide agreed-upon privileges, allowance, or transport when responsibilities are met.

Listen openly when issues or adjustments to this contract are requested.

2. Privileges Earned

Curfew: [e.g., 9:00 PM on weekdays / 11:00 PM on weekends]

Outings: Up to [X] social outings per weekend with prior notice.

Allowance / Perks: [e.g., $X/week, coverage for streaming services, gas money].

3. Consequences for Unmet Agreements

First Instance: Verbal discussion to identify obstacles and reset expectations.

Repeated Non-Compliance: Loss of specific tied privileges (e.g., early curfew for a weekend, temporary loss of car/gaming access) for [e.g., 3–7 days].

Signatures:

Teen: _______________________ Date: _________

Parent: _____________________ Date: _________

Template 2: Technology & Screen Time Contract

Best for managing phones, social media, gaming, and online safety.

Digital Device & Media Contract

1. Device Guidelines

Bedtime Charging: All devices (phones, tablets, laptops) will be docked in a neutral area (e.g., kitchen) by [e.g., 9:30 PM on school nights / 11:00 PM on weekends].

Focus Hours: No non-academic phone or gaming use during dedicated homework time ([e.g., 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM]).

Driving Safety: Absolute zero tolerance for texting, browsing, or distracting phone use while driving.

2. Online Safety & Privacy

Teen will keep accounts secure and refrain from sharing personal identifying details, addresses, or explicit media online.

Parents reserve the right to review installed apps or require passcodes if safety concerns arise or agreements are broken.

3. Consequences

Failure to follow device rules will result in the loss of device privileges for [e.g., 24 to 72 hours], with focus on restoring trust.

Signatures:

Teen: _______________________ Date: _________

Parent: _____________________ Date: _________

Template 3: Driving & Vehicle Privileges Contract

Best for new drivers or shared family vehicles.

Youth Driver Agreement

Passengers: Follow state laws regarding peer passengers for the first [X] months of driving.

Safety First: Seatbelts required for all passengers before moving. Zero substance use before or while operating the vehicle.

Vehicle Maintenance: Help keep the car clean and alert parents immediately to dashboard lights, low gas, or maintenance needs.

Gas & Costs: Teen contributes [e.g., 50% / $X per month] toward gas and maintenance/insurance.

2. Curfew & Radius Limits

Vehicle must be parked at home by [e.g., 10:00 PM] unless given prior approval for specific events.

Driving is limited to a [e.g., 20-mile] radius unless pre-arrange

3. Violations

Speeding or Traffic Violation: Teen pays all fines and loses driving privileges for [e.g., 2 weeks].

Uncommunicated Late Return: Loss of car access for the next weekend.

Signatures:

Teen: _______________________ Date: _________

Parent: _____________________ Date: _________

Tips for Implementation

1. Involve Your Teen: Fill out the specifics together. Contracts imposed unilaterally are rarely as effective as those co-created.

2. Build in Re-evaluation: Set a review date (e.g., 30 or 60 days) to adjust curfews or privileges as your teen demonstrates consistency.

3. Keep Consequences Direct: Ensure consequences directly relate to the broken rule (e.g., missing curfew affects the next weekend’s curfew, not phone access).

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Chris Monestere (Host / Executive Director)

Role: Driving the overall message, mission, and policy push.

Mid-Roll CTA

“If today’s conversation hit home for you, don’t keep it to yourself. Head over to savingteenlives.org, share this episode with a parent or teen driver in your life, and sign our pledge to keep our roads safe. Every share helps us build a stronger community dedicated to protecting young drivers.”

Outro CTA:

Thank you for tuning in to Saving Teen Lives. Remember: every single decision behind the wheel matters. Join our mission online, subscribe to the podcast, and help us save lives today.”

2. Linda Monestere (Operations / Engagement Lead)

Role: Community outreach, audience participation, and listener contributions.

Segment CTA:

We want to hear your voice! Have a story about a safe driving decision, a tip that worked for your teen, or a question for our team? Visit our site or drop us a message on social media—your story might be featured on our next episode.”

3. Margaret Martinez (Production & Program Coordination)

Role: Educational resources, downloadable guides, and school programs.

Resource CTA:

“Looking for practical tools to guide your teen driver? Check out the show notes for a link to our free download: The First 100 Days Family Driving Agreement. It’s designed by our team at Saving Teen Lives to set clear, stress-free boundaries from day one.”

4. Martha Lobos Amaya (Community Advocacy & Student Chapter Liaison)

Role: High school engagement, student ambassadors, and local chapter outreach.

Youth / School CTA:

“Are you a student or educator wanting to bring safe-driving campaigns to your local campus? Reach out to us to learn how you can start a student advocacy chapter or host a Saving Teen Lives awareness event at your school.”

5. Cherry Holmes (Events & Volunteer Relations)

Role: Live events, community volunteer sign-ups, and partnership initiatives.

Volunteer / Event CTA:

Our work goes beyond the microphone. If you want to volunteer at our next community outreach event or help organize an awareness campaign in your area, join our team. Go to savingteenlives.org/get-involved to see how you can make an impact.”

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