Parenting teens is no walk in the park. Many experts will tell you that setting and enforcing boundaries is crucial. It helps create a safe and nurturing space for them to explore the world as they grow and seek out their independence. When teenagers don’t know where the boundaries are, they’ll test them and push you to your limits.
One dad has shared how he agreed to let his 17-year-old daughter’s friends sleep over. When he went to check on the girls, he found them in his stepson’s bedroom, breaking one of two simple rules he’d set for them. The father lost it. And sleepover drama ensued. Bored Panda spoke to parenting expert and founder of The Peaceful Parent, Lisa Smith to get her advice on setting and enforcing boundaries for teens.
