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 On all the occasions my teenager said he did things even though he knew they were wrong but he didn't want his friends to think he was weak and didn't want to be seen as NOT COOL. How should I handle this kind of stuff? Please help.
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I Was Punished, and I Turned Out Just Fine

An excerpt from "Parents Who Love Too Much" by Jane Nelsen and Cheryl Erwin"

How fine is "fine"? Fine is relative. Yes, most of us turned out just "fine." We can laugh at some of the punishments we received as a child--and even say we deserved them. However, if we had been allowed to learn from our mistakes instead of being made to pay for them, is it possible we might be even better than "fine"?
What a great, insightful book.

I just read Positive Discipline for Teenagers. What a great, insightful book. I am working on being a kind and firm parent. I truly believe that the theories set out in this book are good and appropriate for teenagers after having gone down the road of lectures, punishing, etc. I enjoyed your book and am now enjoying your website. I truly believe that your book has helped me tremendously. I am feeling better about parenting my teen already even though it is only the beginning. I have removed myself from the lecturing, punishing parent I used to be and have realized that I must give up my control issues, and by doing that, I feel less stressed and more in control of my life. A lot of parents with teens could certainly benefit from implementing your ideas.

Robin Griffin
Chicago, IL

   
 

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