Which statement is the most appropriate advice to give parents of a 16-year-old teenager who is rebellious?
a. "You need to be stricter so that your teenager feels more secure.".
b. "You need to allow your teenager to make realistic choices while using consistent and structured discipline.".
c. "Increasing your teen's involvement with his peers will improve his self-esteem.".
d. "Allow your teenager to choose the type of discipline that is used in your home.".
B
Allowing teenagers to choose between realistic options and offering consistent and structured discipline typically enhances cooperation and decreases rebelliousness. Setting stricter limits typically does not decrease rebelliousness or increase feelings of security. Increasing peer involvement does not typically increase self-esteem. Allowing teenagers to choose the method of discipline is not realistic and typically does not reduce rebelliousness.
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