Which statement is the most appropriate advice to give parents of a 16-year-old who is rebellious?
a. "You need to be stricter so that your teen stops trying to test the limits."
b. "You need to collaborate with your daughter and set limits that are perceived as
being reasonable."
c. "Increasing your teen's involvement with her peers will improve her self-esteem."
d. "Allow your teenager to choose the type of discipline that is used in your home."
B
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A Setting stricter limits typically does not decrease rebelliousness or decrease
testing of parental limits.
B Allowing teenagers to choose between realistic options and offering consistent
and structured discipline typically enhances cooperation and decreases
rebelliousness. Structure helps adolescents to feel more secure and assists them
in the decision-making process.
C Increasing peer involvement does not typically increase self-esteem.
D Allowing teenagers to choose the method of discipline is not realistic and
typically does not reduce rebelliousness.
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