Oath For Parenting Teens
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007An oath doesn’t just mean swearing at your teen when you don’t think you can take their behavior any more! Aurelia Williams, a certified life coach over at Parenting My Teen has an oath for parents to sign, promising to not only take care of your teen, but also to listen, and to value your teen’s opinions and attitudes.
Parent/teen contracts have become very popular for things such as driving, behavior, etc. Why not sign a contract with yourself promising good parenting skills and actions? Following is a copy of the Parenting My Teen oath. Go to the Parenting My Teen website for lots of other helpful information on parenting teenagers.
The Parenting My Teen Oath
As a loving and devoted parent of a teenager, I vow to do the following:
o Communicate Effectively - I will no longer lecture, but instead I will discuss issues with my teenager in a way that he/she can understand. I will do what is necessary to help my teen learn and grow from our discussions.
o Enter My Teen’s World - I will stay aware of the music my teen listens to and the websites they visit. I will learn who my teen’s friends are and will meet as many of them as possible.
o Enhance My Awareness - I will constantly remain aware of the changes in my teen’s physical, emotional & educational well-being. Upon noticing any changes that concern me, I will communicate the concern with my teen.
o Connect - I realize that I am the best defense my teen has against peer pressure. I will spend quality time with my teen to strengthen our bond. I will talk with my teen daily about his/her feelings, thoughts and encounters.
o Set Rules & Follow Through - I have clearly explained the rules and the consequences of breaking the rules to my teen. I will follow through with the consequences, always.
o Focus on the Positive - I will encourage my teen by providing him/her with positive feedback on their behavior, attitude, achievements, etc.
o Listen - I will listen (not just hear, but really listen) to what my teen is saying. If I don’t understand fully I will ask questions until I do.
o Vigilance - I will never give up on my teen. If times of trouble arise, that I cannot fix on my own, I will seek help.o Express My Love – No matter what happens, I will tell my teen each and every day that I love them.
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