29/09/2025
Boundary:
📚 “Homework must be done before video games.”
Flexibility:
Teen: “Can I play first? I just finished a test and my brain is fried.” 🥱
Parent: “Sure, play for 30 minutes — then we’ll do homework together.”
✅ Why it Works:
• Gives them space to reset their brain 🧠
• Keeps the rule clear
• Turns homework into teamwork instead of a fight 💪
💬 Parent QOTD:
Do you let your teen relax before homework or do you go straight into work mode?