There are significant differences and undeniable consequences of an emotionally reactive, inconsistent parenting style and a responsive and consistent parenting style. In this post I will explain those differences and discuss the outcomes of each style’s distinct relationship to potential drug abuse and/or poor emotional regulation skills in adolescents. Typically parents will [...]
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March 9, 2011 by Michael · 3 Comments
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February 28, 2010 by Michael · 1 Comment
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Social Tagging: Adolescent Behavioral Consulting • at-risk teens • attitude • Connecticut • CT • Fairfield County • Michael Harmann • parenting • parenting advice • riciprocal relationships • rules • teen behavior • teens
Parents have far more influence over their teens behavior than they think, they just have to realize their power and use it wisely, which means being consistent and unemotional or responsive rather than reactionary. If a parent is “uncomfortable” with certain aspects of their relationship with their teen or some of the teen’s behaviors and [...]