“Sometimes a teen is deceptive because he is afraid to be honest. He may be scared that he will disappoint you or a friend. At some level, your teen may fear that the truth will interfere with love. Ask if you are not letting your teen be real, or if you are controlling his life so much that he has no freedom or secrets. Reassure your teen that you will love him no matter what he says or does, and encourage him to take a risk with you to see if this is true.” -John Townsend
ANOTHER WAY HWAM IS SERVING YOU…
Everyday we deal with difficult teen issues, so we’ve decided to start sharing tips for YOU to build a better relationship with your child. This HWAM Parenting Tip is brought to you from Boundaries With Teens by John Townsend.
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