Parent's Guide

1. Don't do anything for your teenagers that they can do for themselves.

2. Talk about the what, how, and the why of a teenager's experiences.

3. Maintain family traditions.

4. Plan family activities.

5. Conduct family meetings.

6. Schedule monthly appointments with your teenager.

7. Set limits in advance.

8. Discipline by using natural or logical consequences.

9. Share your stand on alcohol and other chemicals with your teenager.

10. Rehearse situations in which your teenager needs to make a stand on alcohol and chemical use.

11. Discuss sexuality with your teenager.

12. Require your teenager to contribute to family time, work, or money.

13. Request advice from your teenager.

14. Allow your teenagers to make judgments that affect their lives.

15. Encourage a spiritual commitment from your teenager.