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Teenagers and Earning Privileges
It's easy for teens to assume that they should have all privileges of an adult. And it's often hard for parents to agree to those privileges, especially when the teen may not be mature enough for the privilege. Rather than saying, "No, you can't do that. You're not old enough," discuss how they can earn that privilege. What action steps would show you that they're ready? What age would they have to be? What money would they have to earn? If they want to take the car out on their own, they might earn the privilege by driving for 20 hours under mom or dad's supervision, be at least 17, and contribute to paying the extra insurance premium. By creating specific goals to earn privileges, teenagers have concrete goals to work towardly. And they're learning an excellent life skill.
posted by ByParents-forParents at 5:13 PM
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