Law of Punishment. Punishment often springs from anger. Punishment breeds resentment and a desire for revenge. Teens have many creative ways to retaliate. Law of Consequences.
Consequences teach teens about the real world.
In general, consequences need to be reasonable, respectful, swift and strong enough to get the teens' attention. Law of Structure, Part I. Parents need to set boundaries and structure from Day One. Teens need boundaries and structure just as much as children do, if not more. Law of 20 Feet. This law states that at a certain age, you must walk at least 20 feet away from your teen if you are in a public place.