Hands on parenting is the way to go when you have a teenager because this can lead them away from risky behaviors. Parents who are hands on with their teenager have a better relationship with them, and it can help them to have much better behavior than submissive parents. Submissive parents aren’t aware of how well the child is doing in school, they don’t have a curfew, don’t have dinner together, and never have conversations about drug use or internet/tv use.
Key Takeaways:
- As much of a relief as it can be to stick one’s head in the sand, data proves this is bad parenting. Kids do better with meddlesome parents.
- Teens are far less apt to go the substance abuse route when parents remain highly involved in their lives.
- It’s important for parents to make limits and parameters and preferences very clear to their adolescent and teen kids. A strict and adhered to coming home time is a good example.
“Hands-off parents consistently fail to set rules and monitor their teen’s behavior.”