I know something about you.  I know that in your life you’ve learned a few lessons—perhaps even the hard way.  Here’s one:  “abuse it and you’ll lose it.”

Whether you’d use those words or not, the principle is the same.  When you take advantage of something… abuse it… you’ll likely lose out on it.  And that’s a lesson you need to teach your teens!

When a teen disregards your rules, breaks your possessions or abuses your trust… they need to understand that they’ll suffer the consequences.  The principle will apply later in life, as well… in their employment, friendships and family.

So bring that lesson home today:  If you abuse it, you’ll lose it!

 

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