What Teens Actually Need When They Misbehave (It's Not Punishment)

About this episode

Dr. Suzanne Simpson discusses what teens truly need when they misbehave, challenging traditional views on discipline.

What do teens actually need when they misbehave? If you have been stuck between being too harsh and too soft, this episode will shift your thinking entirely. In this episode of Get on Their Turf, I share five discoveries from my research on teen behaviour and emotional regulation that completely changed how I think about guiding teenagers. What surprised me most: it wasn't the kids who struggled with the concept of discipline. It was the adults. I spoke with young people from classrooms to a ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Suzanne Simpson

Topics covered

• teen behavior
• emotional regulation
• discipline
• guiding teenagers
• misbehavior

Keywords

• teens
• misbehavior
• discipline
• emotional regulation
• guidance

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