Summary: #2052 President Theodore Roosevelt said, “I can be President of the United States, or I can control my daughter, Alice. I cannot do both.” Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. Parents of strong-willed kids understand that raising them requires a lot of time, attention, and effort. It’s not easy to harness their energy and put it to good use. These kids will always put boundaries to the test … and challenge the system. So, if you have a strong-willed teen at home, remember these few keys… · Get on the same page discipline-wise with your spouse. · Communicate your boundaries clearly … · And make sure consequences are explained well in advance! It may take extra time and energy … but there are ways to make the most of your interactions with a strong-willed teen. Soon, he’ll become a strong, principled young adult!
