Does your teenager’s room still resemble a baby’s nursery? Of course not!

At some point, you stripped off the pastel wallpaper with ducks. You replaced the heirloom crib with a regular bed. And all the stuffed animals found their way into the attic!

As your child grows, their room matures with them. And the same should apply to the rules and consequences at home.

Do you make your thirteen-year-old daughter hold your hand when you cross the street? Of course not! The boundaries we set and enforce should change and develop as our child emerges into adulthood.

Make sure your disciplines are keeping up with the times. Don’t treat your teen like he’s helpless. When you set the standards high, your teen will rise to the challenge!

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