Three Steps to Parenting Teens

1. Ensure your voice is a large one, by placing boundaries on media, guiding choices, and offering autonomy to adolescents as they earn trust. 

2. Place a priority on honoring people and valuing relationships. Respect for every family member (even siblings) is essential. 

3. Determine you’ll gain their respect more than their love. If you need to be “liked” by your children every week, you’ll never be a good leader for them.