Helping your Child Make Good Decisions
- Discuss with your child that you feel he or she is at a stage in their life that they are capable of making “this” decision. Take time to discuss the decision that they have made, what they feel the outcome will be and what options they have if their decision is correct, or incorrect.
- Ask your child what he or she learned from their decision.
- If necessary and appropriate, set a time limit for your child to make a decision.
- If your child is unable to make a decision on his or her own, discuss options, best and worse case scenarios and what feelings are affecting their decision-making process.
- Ask your child, “What advice would you give your friend if he or she was in your situation?”
- Tell you child, “It seems that you are having a difficult time making a decision. Do you need more time, information, help or?
