On the range, play a game with your child so that she has to hit 10 acceptable or great chip shots before moving to the full swing. Slowly move through the bag and hit each club. If the child encounters difficulty, go back to an easier, previously successful shot. This reinforces positive feedback and proper technique. The mental ability of this age group gives them great advantages over younger children, though sometimes the ability to imitate the swing has lessened because of years of playing other sports.
Older children are stronger and can feel the reward of a well-struck ball.
This provides positive feedback and the motivation to try to move to the next level of their game. Another benefit is that teens are usually learning on their own volition and tend to be more dedicated. As children grow up, one of their biggest fears is that they are going to embarrass themselves, and this can be a motivating factor in learning the nuances of the game. They become very concerned with etiquette. When they are ready for the course, set down a double-par rule, and play ready golf.