A Note From The Santa Monica Family Therapist
Summer is a perfect time to strengthen your relationship with your teen. -Sandra
When children observe how we treat them and others, they learn how to behave. A parent’s interaction with their child literally impacts their child’s brain development, and parenting styles can be passed down through generations.
In our society, shaming is an accepted parenting tool for controlling kids. Many children hear shaming and humiliating messages all day long: comparisons with siblings or other kids, the mocking of their age and abilities or comments that just make them feel stupid or inferior. I would like to invite our society to relearn respect and civility, both of which start at home.
Modeling Respect of Self and Others
As parents, we are responsible for modeling self-respect and respect for others. When we treat children with respect, they learn to treat themselves and others respectfully.
Our body language, facial expressions, the tone and volume of our voice, threatening violence, withholding affection, rejecting behavior, using demeaning words or physical punishment definitely impact a child’s self-esteem and can teach them aggressive behavior. The foundation of any respectful argument involves avoiding the following: raising your voice, swearing, name-calling and pointing your finger in the other person’s face.
In my 6-week Effective Parenting Teens Class, you will learn how to effectively help your teenager become more responsible, respectful, communicative and independent.
Topics will include:
- Understanding Yourself and Your Teenager
- Improving Your Response to Your Teen
- How to Communicate Respect and Understanding
- Encouraging Cooperation and Problem‐Solving
- Using Consequences to Build Responsibility
**Recommended for parents with children between the ages of 11 and 19.
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SandraDupontMFT.com
Adolescent Therapist|Parent Coach|Teen Mentor
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