Enforcing Rules on Older Teens
Parenting Today's Teens
09/23/22
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In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers the parenting question of the week, which comes from a couple trying to figure out if they can still enforce a curfew on their 18-year-old son. For older teens, it's still essential for them to respect rules and authority — it'll help them later in life with their own families and careers.
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For more insights on creating rules and boundaries, read Mark's article, "Getting No Respect from Your Teen?" at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/teen-respect-for-parents/
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