Having a good standard for people kept in your teen’s inner circle is important. With the standard, they can quickly decide who should be there and rid of those who should not. More importantly, it offers them an opportunity to understanding their own needs in relationships. Because socializing is such an important part of your [...]
“Hey are you going to that movie this weekend?” “No, I heard it sucked.” “Who said it sucked? Come on, let’s check it out. That actor is so good and he always picks great projects.” “Maybe next time, a reviewer this morning said, ‘Walk don’t run.’ I’m not seeing it.” Would you see the movie [...]
Your teen fails to complete an assignment on time, they are captain of the football team and they’re fairly sure the teacher will give them an extension. Not only do they get that extension, but the coach and teacher negotiate a pass for just handing in a bibliography. Cool Favor? Well, it turns out that [...]
Companies like Forbes and Wendy’s for example were taken over by the children of the original entrepreneurs. Before this happened, there was probably an ongoing discussion with the CEO candidate about the expectations and the direction the current CEO and board wanted the company to go in. The same concept applies to you (the board), [...]
Do you believe in Santa Clause? Okay so maybe your teen doesn’t believe in Santa Clause any more, but does your teen believe in all they could be? Just like the faith required to believe in a Santa Clause or spirit of something like Christmas, there is a faith that your teen needs to in order to [...]