I started listening to you when I was a young girl because my mom listened every day. I was fascinated. I continued listening to the Dr. Laura program all through my 20s. I was so grateful to have all that useful advice in my back pocket when I finally had my two children. Your advice saved me years of angst with my teenage daughter. I share your words with everyone I know who has a teenager. You have given me some of the best parenting advice I’ve ever heard and used.
You stressed how important it was to match the crime with the proper consequences, and how crucial it is to follow through with your consequences. You even discussed the time frame for the punishment. Using your advice put an instant stop to my daughter and me from having future problems in this arena.
My kids are now 24 and 23 years old. They are doing well. My kidlet-raising days are over, and I now get to reap the rewards of not having two snowflakes to worry about!
Lisa
Balancing Punishments and Consequences
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