Tweener | Teenagers | Parents Forum

Whatever the age of your child, there should always be safety and respect.  If we cater to the "age" of the child, as society has done, we give them classification, terrible two's, tiresome threes, tweener, teenagers, and so on.  With each classification society has given us "expectations" that we should get ready for, or allow.  

When I teach or take a child into my home they all have to follow the same rules, whatever the age.

1.  Respond with "Yes Mom" and "Eye Contact" when you are spoken to

2.  Hands should be in control, at your side or in your lap – when speaking

3.  Allow the other person to talk, no interrupting

4.  Quiet voice – no yelling

5.  No stomping off or slamming of doors

6.  No excuses – No violence

7.  Stay – don't walk off

8.  Be Kind, treat others the way you want to be treated

9.  Look for the good in People and you will find it

10.  Be empathetic, Be real

Kids will learn how to be independent when they first learn that they are accepted, unconditionally.  The only way I know how to teach that is by giving them the opportunity to live within the boundaries of a home (society).  Real life will not make accommodations for our children's behaviors….  why should I?