Why Consequences Stop Working with Teens (And What to Do Instead)

About this episode

Dr. Cam and Charle Peck discuss why traditional consequences may not work with teens and offer alternative strategies for better behavior.

If consequences keep leading to more pushback, shutdowns, or power struggles with your teen, this episode will show you why. Dr. Cam and Charle Peck unpack what’s really going on beneath teen defiance—and the simple shift that helps parents get better behavior without more battles.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Cam

Guest: Charle Peck

Topics covered

• teen behavior
• parenting strategies
• consequences
• defiance
• communication

Keywords

• teen defiance
• parenting
• consequences
• behavior management
• power struggles

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