Quote by Dr. James Dobson

Don't throw away your friendship with your teenager over behavior that has no great moral significance. There will be plenty of real issues that require you to stand like a rock. Save your big guns for those crucial confrontations.

Don't throw away your friendship with your teenager over beh

Summary

This quote advises parents not to let minor infractions damage their relationship with their teenager. By recognizing that not all behaviors have deep moral implications, parents are encouraged to choose their battles wisely. Instead of using extreme disciplinary measures for every wrongdoing, they should reserve their serious intervention for important moments that truly test values and principles. This approach emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong foundation of trust and open communication with their child, and suggests that saving intense confrontations for when they are truly necessary can help preserve the parent-teenager friendship.

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