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Help your teen develop realistic goals, because teens often demand demand
too much of themselves or expect to reach their goals too quickly.
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Focus on your teen's strengths by referring often to her good qualities and
accomplishments
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| Remind our teen of her past accomplishments, especially when she lacks
confidence.
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| Recognize effort and improvement, thereby motivating your teen to
continue working on a difficult task.
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| Avoid comparison with brothers, sisters & peers.
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| Encourage individual differences among brothers and sisters and
between friends. Let your teen know you appreciate her for who she is.
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| Include you teen in adult discussions especially when she is feeling
down.
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| Involve your teen in decision making and allow her to practice making
decision with the family.
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| Give your teen responsibilities, especially interesting tasks that
will motivate you teen to succeed.
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| Respect your teen's rights to be themselves and the growing need for
independence.
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| Be accepting of your teen's interest by paying attention to things
that are important to your teen such as sports, dress and music trends.
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