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Behaviour contracts for teenagers

The conflict between you and your son or daughter is a problem, maybe it’s time you thought about setting up a ‘home rules contract’. This is an idea that’s being used more and more often, especially in families with rebellious teenage children. We interviewed Dr Amy Barker, a psychologist, who is in favour of the idea.

What is a home rules contract?

Dr Barker: It’s a formal agreement about the rules of behavior that teenagers    1    (expect)to follow at home. It should state clearly what the rules are, what privileges the teens will get if they obey the rules and what punishments will follow if they don’t. The contract is signed by everyone    2    (involve), just like a legal document.

Who    3     write the contract?

Dr Barker: All the adults who have a parental role should be engaged. It’s important that they all agree and stick to the rules themselves. At the same time, the teenagers should also contribute their ideas.    4     they take part in making the rules, they’ll be more likely to follow them. The final contract should be the result of discussion,    5    (respect)everyone’s point of view, and all the people who have signed should get a copy.

What are the advantages of a contract?

Dr Barker: It makes it very clear to teens what they are and aren’t allowed    6    (do), and they can see what the consequences of their actions will be. So they learn to control their behaviour. For parents, the contract strengthens their authority and helps them to be fair and reliable.

What areas should be covered in a contract?

Dr Barker: That depends. You can’t make rules for everything, so you have to decide what’s most important and    7     the main problems lie. Common topics include the hours    8     teenagers ought to be home, the spending money they receive, the housework they need to do at home and their use of phones or networking sites. For older teens, rules about driving a car may also be important.

Do contracts solve    9    ?

Dr Barker: No, of course not! There will always be conflicts and disagreements    10     people in a family. But a contract that everyone respects can help to keep the peace.