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How to motivate your teens

By Life Complete
May 12, 2026

Find out how to motivate your teens.

Does this sound familiar? “Make your bed.” “Do your homework.” “Mow the lawn.”


When teens have not done what they were supposed to do or ignore such urgings, many parents make the mistake of thinking that their teens are lazy or disrespectful. While this may be true in some cases, some other factors can also cause such behaviour. Here are...

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Coping

To “hang in there” and “do your best to handle” what is happening while you seek a solution that will help you to overcome, sort out, get rid of or master the challenge you’re facing.

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