Dear Parents,
Today's tip is closely related to the one I shared yesterday.
Is your tone defensive, expecting hostility? Do you speak to your teen with a begging tone in your voice, that assumes they don’t want to cooperate with you? Do you use words like “Pleeease” or OK? Or I’m Sorry in your communication?
This sets up an expectation that you don’t deserve or expect cooperation from others.
If you find yourself expecting to be treated disrespectfully, or uncooperatively, ask yourself why. What has occurred in your life that makes you expect (and therefore settle for) this type of behavior from others?
Before you start working on your teen’s behavior, take a little time for yourself. You deserve to be treated with respect and cooperation. If you are settling for less, take some time to nurture yourself, nurture your self esteem.
From a position of self love and self deserving, you can begin the work of setting boundaries with how others are allowed to treat you.
To Your Family,
Jane Cabrera
The Parent Success Coach
Providing Guidance to Create Harmony and Loving Family Connections
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