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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

5 things to say instead of 'I'm disappointed in you' to teens, according to an expert

A teenage girl looking sad while sat up in bed.

A teacher reveals why telling teenagers you're 'disappointed' in them and their behaviour isn't a healthy parenting tactic - and shares what parents should be saying instead. 

Speaking to teenagers can be tricky no matter the topic. Their love for confusing teenage slang can create a barrier in conversation and their go-to argumentative phrase 'You don't understand me!' can turn disciplining their bad behaviour into explosive arguments. 

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