⏸️Independence & Boundaries

The 24-Hour Pause Rule

Teen (13-18)

A simple household rule that gives teens space to make low-stakes decisions while keeping big ones collaborative.

In the moment

  1. 1When your teen asks for something new (a later curfew, a purchase, a trip), say: 'Let me think about it for 24 hours.'
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