How do you prevent your kids from becoming delinquent?

Question

I'm sure no parent would want a teenager who's rebellious, so how can you make sure?

Answer 1

First all just remember your the parent and no matter what.
You have to know everything about your children. Talk to them
all the time. Keep them close, but also give them space. When you talk to them tell them What your afraid of(Like them getting
hurt or worse). Tell them if they can be honest, then everything will go smoothly. And you wouldn't have to be strick on house rules. Same goes for house chore, if they don't clean, then there's no allowance. Let some friends come over to see how
they are. And when there is a family outing let at least one
friend go. Just not all outings. They are still going to be some
I( want) from your child(ren),but at least they know things
are not bad when they are with you. Don't take this wrong, I'm
a parent too. 4 children, 2 already grown up 21 and 20 a girl
and a boy. and at home I have a 17 and 9, a boy and a girl.
So I can relate. The two eldest grown up was like I want to
go with my friends. I met every single Friend, but if I seen that
the friend was not someone you want him or to hang around
with then we would have that talk about getting into trouble
and the consequences. And then there's the tough love.
My 17 is the one whom I used to get after, because he started
using drugs. We all got after him spoke to him, and gave him
that serious talk it didn't work for a bit. But now you can see
a difference, he's gain his weight back, He comes home
everynight and he tells me where he's going or where's he's been. Just be there for your children. Give each one their
own time with you. This way they can see that you care
for them, individually.

Answer 2

Well since I'm still young and I think that the best way is to show them responsibility. Discipline only makes a teenager want to rebel at that age they will try to do any ting to push their parents buttons. If they are old enough show them the work force that helped me in being responsible. If they are to young yet give them tasks around the house and set a time line for them to get it done. Also let them know that there is a reward for them finishing the task and that will keep up the motivation factor.

Answer 3

teach them right from wrong. you are the example. and pray a lot. this is a tough question. nevertheless, all you can do is show them the right way, they will never forget it. hoping that they use it as they go along life's journey in making decisions. and pray, no matter what your religion is. i've raised two people already, one a college grad and pursing yet another degree, the second, a med student right now but i have one to go. this last one will be my toughest challenge as a parent. this era with the hip-hop/rap, violence, vulgarity, low morals and values. disregard for education or the next person. it's going to be tough. but not because of us, the parent but the outside influences. stay strong. stand firm. you have to be a ROCK! to help them through these teen years until the cloud clears so they can see where they're going. just be a parent, not a friend. it will work. so far, we're good. two down, ONE to go! good luck!

Answer 4

Buy them a watch or similar time keeping device.

OH, you mean rebellious. Well, keep those lines of communication open and strong. Try not to judge them, but rather the behaviours. Ask them to analyse situations for "What could happen next". Gets them into forward thinking on their own.

Answer 5

Make sure you pay attention to ur child give them love and attention make sure they never feel left out and they'll just fine but if you think their starting to act rebellious keep them in line.

Answer 6

lots of love, discipline and support and lots of after school activities like sports to keep their mind busy.