My 15-year-old daughter got a B in class today. I took away her phone, laptop, TV, bedroom door, bed, pillows, and blankets away for 2 weeks. Should I have done more?

 

My 15-year-old daughter got a B in class today. I took away her phone, laptop, TV, bedroom door, bed, pillows, and blankets away for 2 weeks. Should I have done more?


Answer : Taking away privileges like electronics and comfort items for a B grade might be excessive. It's essential to consider balanced discipline. Adolescents value autonomy and relationships. Instead of solely punitive measures, try having an open dialogue about her academic performance, offering guidance, and understanding her perspective. Establish consistent expectations, reinforce positive behavior, and use consequences that are appropriate and related to the issue. Balancing freedom with guidance fosters a healthier parent-child relationship and encourages better behavior in the long run[1].