How Do You Discipline A Teenager?
Teenagers can go from hardly communicating at all - often speaking in monosyllabic grunts or eye-rolls - to over-communicating via screaming, physical violence and threats to run away or engage in self-harm. So disciplining a teen can be a difficult proposition. You need to be effective... but not drive a wedge between the two of you and cause irreparable harm.
Proven Strategies for Guiding Your Teen
For nearly a century, the parenting experts at Boys Town have been helping families navigate one of the most challenging—and rewarding—stages of parenting: the teenage years. Through decades of research, hands-on experience, and real-world application, they’ve developed communication and discipline techniques that truly work. This four-part email series distills that knowledge into practical, easy-to-use guidance for today’s parents.
Each week, you’ll receive expert insights on understanding your teen’s needs and motivations, along with teaching activities that encourage cooperation, respect, and responsibility. You’ll also explore key social skills you and your teen can practice together—skills that build trust, strengthen your relationship, and prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. Whether you’re addressing everyday conflicts or bigger behavioral concerns, this series offers the tools and confidence to parent with clarity and compassion.
Get started by telling us where to send your free Teen Discipline series:
Here are some lessons you will learn:
- Dark Clouds Rolling In
- Discipline Dispassionately
- Communicate With Silence
- Creating Rewards for Effective Discipline
Learn how to understand your teen better and discipline more effectively.