Why Nagging Your Teen Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
Nagging is a common tactic used by parents to get their teens to do what they’re told. But how effective is it really? And could it be doing more harm than good? In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, we are touching on the very relatable topic of nagging! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why parents tend to nag their teens, how effective it is, the damage it could do, and more! We delve into some more positive behaviours you can engage in instead of nagging, before discussing the power of helping your kids take control of their own schedules and setting natural consequences instead of nagging. Finally, we discuss how to find a balance between nagging and having no expectations of your children. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
[0:01:38] Today’s topic of discussion: nagging.
[0:03:38] Why parents nag and why it sometimes works.
[0:07:27] Nagging as a form of controlling behavior.
[0:09:15] How effective nagging actually is.
[0:13:42] What to do as a parent instead of nagging.
[0:22:13] Empowering your kids to take control and setting consequences.
[0:23:40] The danger of overcorrecting to the other extreme of nagging.
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