School is their job. Therefore, they should get good grades. The view of teen-agers often is school is rarely more than their social world, interrupted by six or seven classes a day. 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 attention of teens. Law of Structure Parents need to set boundaries and structure from day one. Teen-agers need structure as much, if not more, than younger children. 30 feet if you're in the mall.