How To Train A Delinquent Teen 2

A delinquent teen often sees themselves as “the bad kid.” Identity drives behavior. You cannot argue them out of an identity; you must give them evidence to build a new one.

For a delinquent teen, abstract consequences (college, future) mean nothing. You need a Scarcity-Based Token Economy.

How to set it up:

The Training Rule:

Do not punish. Simply do not reward. The lack of reward is the consequence. how to train a delinquent teen 2

No matter what excuse the teen gives, you respond with only one of three sentences:

Do not explain, justify, or argue. Repetition is your weapon. Within two weeks, most teens stop arguing because the script provides no emotional payoff. A delinquent teen often sees themselves as “the bad kid

You cannot solo this. “Training” a delinquent teen requires a village. Before you confront them, make three calls: