Placing high expectations on your teenager can lead to rebellion. They begin to challenge your authority because you don't value the choices they make. Your teen has every right to make choices, all you have to do is show love and support as long as the choices they are making are not the wrong ones. Don't force your teen into activities you want them to do without pausing to find out if they are equal to the task. Try seeking their consent before you make your final decision. If you're teen is passionate and interested about other things, support them, help them to improve, they are definitely going to make you proud. When you place high expectations on your teenager, you make them loose focus, you make them loose passion and you bridge your relationship. Don't just make decisions based on what you think, ask what they think too. You're both in this together. Don't forget to leave a message and Comment on our social media pages @therapypoet. Thank you for giving me 5 minutes of your time