![]() ![]() If teens aren't clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. ![]() They don't blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. ![]() Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:īeing proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Sean's a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Your example can be very influential.Ĭovey himself has done well by following a parent's example. While it's all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, "teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say," Covey says. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life. ![]() How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. ![]()
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