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Boundaries

Mother explaining to daughterFrom curfews to computer use and beyond, boundaries are about setting the bottom line and making agreements with your teenager about what is acceptable and what is not.

Boundaries work far better if they are made and agreed by everyone. When teenagers see the sense of it, or know you've taken their opinions into account, they are more motivated to co-operate. This section looks closely at agreeing and setting limits and suggests ways you can make these work for you and your teenager...

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Our Message boards are your space to talk parent to parent about everyday parenting dilemmas, to swap ideas and share experiences.

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The place to discuss festivals, teens alone on holidays, and anything related to boundaries73364by clover3 on 17 August 2010, 10:02


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