Anchorage School District
District
Focus on your relationship first
Navigating relationships with teens can feel like a tug a war. They need support and independence to address mistakes. Make sure you are spending time together that you both enjoy.
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Set family expectations
Take some time to discuss expectations and make sure they are clear to your teen.
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Teach them to self-advocate
In high school, it becomes important for teens to practice how to manage the tougher conversations of asking for help and advocating for their own needs. These skills will serve them as young adults in college and the workforce.
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Find out the “Why?”
Calmly ask open-ended questions to gain more insight into what your teen believes is going on.
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Make a plan
Create a plan together that allows them to advocate for themselves and allows you to be a support in helping them make improvements.
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Next steps If they fail
Experiencing the natural consequence of a failing grade can sometimes be enough to help teens make adjustments for the future classes.
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