Catch Your Teen Being Awesome

Everyone recalls how awful it felt to be caught doing the wrong thing. But remember what a wonderful feeling it was to be caught doing something right. Make sure your teen knows you notice when they’re doing the right thing. It reinforces their generosity or fairness, generating more good for the future. Noticing what is already right in your teen helps them develop traits not yet visible. Their strengths are the tip of the iceberg, and there is plenty of awesomeness to come underneath the surface. Point out what they are doing well, and they’ll build on those strengths.

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