The Common Mistake Parents Make Trying To Control Their Child's Behavior
Huff PostIt’s easy for parents to attribute their child’s poor behavior to a friend who they believe is a “bad influence.” Kids often get into trouble in pairs or groups, so there’s generally someone there to take the blame. “That’s why children without very many friends are particularly vulnerable to peer influence, because they don’t want to run the risk of friendlessness.” What parents should do instead. “You really don’t want to be in a position of ‘It’s my way or your friend’s way,’ because as children are moving through this time period where age mates become so much more important than parents, you don’t want to put yourself in a position where they have to pick — because you’re not going to win,” Laursen said. A teen, Laursen said, wants “to be treated like an adult who can make an informed decision.” This doesn’t mean a parent should permit vaping, of course, and it shouldn’t stop them from enacting consequences, perhaps revoking privileges like use of the car or unsupervised time with friends.
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