Whenever a teen doesn’t want to take responsibility, it’s very likely they’ll present themselves as a victim. When your child says, “You don’t understand me,” that’s playing the victim, because what they’re really saying is, “I’m a victim of your misunderstanding.” When they say, “My teacher is mean. That’s why I didn’t do my homework,” [...]
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“I’m a Victim, So the Rules Don’t Apply to Me!” How to Stop “Victim Thinking” in Teens
Friday, May 8th, 2009Gut Check: Should You Negotiate Your Teen’s Curfew?
Monday, May 4th, 2009There are times when your thirteen year old may seem like a seasoned litigator, and your kitchen feels like a courtroom. Kids are surprisingly adept at negotiating, and sometimes it’s hard to “beat them at their own game.” It’s important to teach kids how to negotiate because it’s a necessary life skill, and it helps [...]
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