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149: Encore: Should I Bribe My Kid?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

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Parenting Challenges: Dealing with Teenage Defiance

The chapter explores the evolving dynamics of parenting as children transition into adolescence and how traditional disciplinary methods may prove ineffective. It delves into a parent's struggle with a pre-teen son's reluctance to participate in activities, contemplating the use of bribes and the balance between structure and freedom. Strategies for handling children's immediate refusals to suggestions and the dilemma of providing a phone at a young age are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of open communication and setting boundaries.

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