What can you do with a stubborn teen? what is a way to discipline ?

Question

What can you do with a stubborn teen? what is a way to discipline ?

Answer 1

take their cell phone, ground? i'm a teen and that works for me. but i'm not really stubborn. so it doesnt happen often.  

Answer 2

Let me tell you - I'm a teen, and my parents are ready to send me away. It usually works when my parents take away my cell phone, laptop, TV, or iPod... It varies with different teens and so me saying what works for me may not work for your stubborn teen. Hope it helps.

Answer 3

Communication is always a good thing. I suggest talking to your teen to make them understand that you are concerned and that you care. Tell him/her that you are his/her parent, and you will always be around to give support, and advice on bad things he/she will tend to do. If he/she sees this, it'll make them think twice, and know how to decide what is wrong and what is right. He/she will start to think if what theyare going to do is approved by you or not, because although it may not seem that they don't care, they are times that they do. Don't overdo the talking, though, because they need space too. Be patient and ready.  

Answer 4

I think that you should just leave her alone. Let her make her own meals and fend for herself, she'll be hungry for attention soon enough and bend to your will. Many people would say that this wouldnt work, but try it out...

Answer 5

it wouldn't be this way if you

already taught him/her the way to be lol

Answer 6

ima teen and it always works when i get my phone or internet taken away! Try something like that!

Answer 7

try gettin the belt and whoop his ***

it works for me

LOL

Answer 8

put um up for adoption and get a puppy. peace hommie.

Answer 9

when i get banned from the internet and not allowed to do thinks like go to town =[

Answer 10

Teens are hard because they are closer to adults than children now, yet still need guidance in their thinking and actions.

What I used to do it not only take away privileges, but would assign chores to be done each day. Teens HATE to have to work....

I made the discipline long enough to make an effect, but not so long that it became too burdensome on either of us. A week or two was about right (but if the behavior continues a week was added each time).

Be strict and firm (not wishy washy). And always explain why there is the discipline and why it was wrong.

Then remind them it would be easier to just let them go, but you love them enough to have them mad at you now then later when they are older and in trouble!

Good luck! I raised 5 kids....