⏸️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
- 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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