Parenting Teens with Love and Logic – Emotional Pro

January 11th, 2005

With humor, love, empathy and delightful stories, Jim Fay discusses why parenting teens is difficult, how to set limits over what you can control and give "good advice" on those things you cannot control, and how to negotiate with your teen for "better working conditions."

Segment 1: Parenting Teens with Love and Logic
"Helicopter," "Drill Sergeant" and "Consultant" parenting; what works and what doesn’t. Jim Fay talks about the power of empathy, the "logic" in "love and logic" and how to separate issues from behavior. Find out when he uses the phrase "I’ll get back to you; try not to worry" with teens, and how Love and Logic preserves both teenager and parent dignity.

Segment 2: Parenting Teens with Love and Logic
Limit setting, when to rescue teens, and how to short-circuit "control battles." Specific solutions for parent-teen issues. Fay offers his famous "four step method for communication" which can be used effectively with everyone, not just teens.

Segment 3: Parenting Teens with Love and Logic

How do parents handle their anger at teen’s behavior or attitude? Fay discusses the technique of getting teens to replace the energy they have drained from parents. The big, big issue of disrespect, including how parents can negotiate for better working conditions. The "one thing" parents need to remember, every day, in parenting their teens.
 

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