Here are some parenting ideas for bringing out the best in your teenagers.

Listen:  You should listen more than you speak so you can discover what motivates your teen.

Lead by example:  you can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.

Don’t give them the answer, show them the answer:  Parents shouldn’t give away the privilege of earning something.  Yes, you can give your child too much.

Communicate the rules up front:  Tell teens what you expect and then stick to what you say.

State things in the positive:  Instead of saying, “Why is your room such a mess?” try “I know your room can look better than that.”  It’s neither an insult nor a direct order.