How To Improve Communication With Your Teenager, According To A Licensed Counselor

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A big punishment can lead to a big reaction

“It’s also important to make sure the punishment makes sense,” says Cofield, explaining that “Some parents can be extremely strict on their teenagers, which can lead to more rebellion. Taking the punishment to the extreme might make sense to the parent who might think the worse it is, the less likely they will do it again.”

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