Do I need this EduGuide?

Yes, if you parent teenagers whose disrespectful behavior is driving you crazy. This EduGuide shows how teaching teens respect--and modeling it yourself--can improve parents' relationships with their adolescent children.

How does it work?

Quizzes help you know where you stand.

Articles give you the background information you need to make a decision.
ShortCuts help you take immediate action. Choose one or go through them all.
  • "How to Respect (and Love) a Disrespectful Teen" You can't force someone to respect you, but you do have the right to be treated with respect. To get more respect from your teenagers, begin by learning how to show them respect.
  • "How to “Fight Fair” with Your Teen" Getting mad is perfectly normal, but it won't get you the respect and cooperation you want. Even if you lose your temper-and you probably will-you can still control the situation. We'll show you how.
  • "Hold a Family Summit on Respect" As a parent, you get to decide what is respectful behavior in your home. Though it is important to get support and buy in from all family members, and though it would be smart to compromise on some nonessentials, you are the parent and you set the rules. Just make sure that once you set them, you abide by them, too.
  • "How to Respectfully Disagree in a Disrespectful World" Disagreeing doesn't have to be this disagreeable. Your arguments with your children can provide them with a valuable tool: a way to disagree that honors everyone's point of view.

What will I learn?

  • Why teenagers are disrespectful
  • When disrespect is serious
  • How to respect your teen
  • How to "fight fair"
  • How to hold a family meeting
  • How to disagree respectfully

Quick Solutions

  • What can I do in fifteen minutes? Take the quiz "How Respectful am I?"
  • What can I do in a few days? Prepare for and conduct a family summit on respect.