For teens, life is not a playground, it’s
a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park,
either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Convey
attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the
problems they encounter daily.”
How will they deal with peer pressure?
Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough
issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help
them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals
and live a successful life.
While its all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens
watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” So practice what you
preach. Your example can be very influential.
Covey himself has done well by following a
parent’s examples. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits Of
Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off
the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable
2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping
your teen understand and apply them:
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