[00:00:00] Trying to discipline a teenager. When parents think their reasoning and rules alone failed, they tend to use one of two different types of punishments, both without harsh words to correct their teen's behavior. Mild punishment you're grounded no video games for a week likely creates resistance non compliance logical consequences in a kind voice no cell phone use until homework is complete connects the issued punishment with the problem created by the misbehavior to promote learning lessons. Canadian psychological researchers examine the impact these two punishments have on the development of teenager growth independence. They it questioned 437 teens ages 1417 53% girls about parental responses to commonly violated rules. Researchers measured the teens responses to punishment as well as how well they accepted their reasons to comply. Results when parents used logical consequences, teens showed more compliance and independence, whereas this relationship was weaker. Where parents used mild punishments, the use of logical consequences promoted teen autonomy, allowing them to accept the intended lesson while while also ensuring compliance. Seek to maintain discipline for your teen while promoting your teen's growth. Give reasons kindly for your rules and logical consequences. Tie the consequences to your rule or request.
