Boundaries and Expectations Teens Need (part 3)

<p>More on youth development and the 40 Developmental Assets needed by 12 to 18 year olds,&nbsp;as described by the <a title="The Search Institute" href="https://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Search Institute</a>.</p><blockquote><p><strong>5) </strong><em><strong>Positive Peer Influence: where a teen's best friends model responsible behavior.</strong><br /></em>There is no doubt that your teenager's friends and peers have a profound influence on your kid’s behaviors.</p><p>Take an active role in interacting with your kids friends.</p><p>Talk to your kids about choosing quality friends. Make sure you are a part of the lives of your kids' friends and seek to be a positive influence on them as well as your own teens.</p><p>Become a great friend of your kid’s friends.</p>

blog March 28, 2011

More on youth development and the 40 Developmental Assets needed by 12 to 18 year olds, as described by the Search Institute.

5) Positive Peer Influence: where a teen’s best friends model responsible behavior.
There is no doubt that your teenager’s friends and peers have a profound influence on your kid’s behaviors.

Take an active role in interacting with your kids friends.

Talk to your kids about choosing quality friends. Make sure you are a part of the lives of your kids’ friends and seek to be a positive influence on them as well as your own teens.

Become a great friend of your kid’s friends.

6) High Expectations: where both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well.
Communicate with your kids, starting at a very early age, about your expectations of them. This type of communication will vary depending your child’s age.

Be very clear about your expectations of them. From the start, develop a great relationship with your children.

Great relationships are what drive effective communication.