How to Deal With a Bratty Teenager

Dealing with a bratty teenager can be a trying experience for most parents. Back talking and rudeness top the list of some of the behavior parents have to address. Are you pulling out your hair trying to raise a teenager? Arguing, fighting and yelling taking over your home?


This eHow article will teach you how to deal with a bratty teenager and parent them with love and discipline.

Things You'll Need

  • Regular meetings with your teenager
  • List of unacceptable behavior that your teen engages in

Instructions

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      First, sit down with your teenager and explain that you are the parent. Make it clear that disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

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      Next, discuss your main concerns about your teenager' s bratty behavior. Discuss the type of behavior that you expect. Is your teenager 13 or 19? In either case (or any age in between), there must be guidelines for how you expect him to behave.

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      Thirdly, talk about your teenage with other parents and teachers. Gather information about what works with raising teenagers and what does not. Develop a game plan for helping your teen to grow and mature.

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      Next, discipline your teenager by taking away her cell phone. Do not allow her to attend any parties or hang out with her friends. Show a bratty teenager that unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated in your home.

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      Finally, teach your teenager to conduct himself responsibly. Make every effort to teach good manners and demand respect. Raise a teenager who you can be proud of and who will grow up to be a responsible adult himself.

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