Mark Gregston on parenting Today's Teens

Teenagers are stepping over the line when they speak disrespectfully or take your stuff without asking.

Another word for the proverbial “line” not to cross is “boundaries.” Defining your boundaries will help an immature child learn how to respond and relate to others. For instance, “We will talk with respect to one another,” or, “We will respect each other’s property.”

But does your teenager know what your boundaries are? I advocate writing down your boundaries and posting them front and center so they are clear, including the associated consequences for stepping over the line, so he also knows the penalty for immature behavior.

Doing so will bring peace to your home and help your teen learn the right way to behave in every relationship.
from "Parenting Today's Teens Radio"