Is Your “Lazy Teenager” Going To Be The Death of You?

Is your “lazy teenager” going to be the death of you?

If you’ve tried everything you can think of to motivate your “lazy teen” but feel like you’re going crazy, don’t give up! The first thing to know is that you need to make sure you are getting the support you need. When working through these types of issues with our kids, we as parents need to be grounded. That way we can approach our child in a compassionate way that will make a difference. Your teen isn’t qualified to take the high road so you will be the one who has to do it.

Influence Through Connection

You can’t make your 17 year old do anything, but you can have influence. Your kid needs something strong and stable to push away from, so it’s important to make sure you maintain a connection with your kid. There are a lot of different strategies to motivate your “lazy teen” and we talk about how to get started in this Tips on Teens video: