Effective Limits: A Psychologist's Guide to Setting Boundaries for Teenagers

Parenting expert Alfonso Navarro discusses common mistakes parents make when setting limits for their children. He explains that many parents create rules without clear consequences, threaten punishments they don't follow through on, or use disproportionate punishments. Navarro emphasizes the importance of clear, consistent, fair, and firm limits, stating, "Effective limits must be clear, specific, and consistently enforced." The video uses examples to illustrate the difference between a rule (e.g., speed limit) and a limit (e.g., the fine for breaking the speed limit). He advocates for parents to understand the consequences of their actions and to ensure that punishments are proportionate to the child's behavior. Parents seeking help can contact Navarro directly. This advice is relevant to many parents and provides actionable steps for improving communication and discipline within families.

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Un psicólogo indica el claro error que cometen los padres al educar a sus hijos…

Alfonso Navarro, especializado en adolescentes, explica por qué algunos menores no hacen caso de las normas impuestas por los progenitores y detalla …