PARENT TO TEEN ISSUES

I'm upset that you are not following the rules.

I'm worried that you're not picking good friends.

I'm concerned that you haven't been able to find your first job.

I'm very worried that you feel you need to be perfect.

I am concerned that you have a serious problem bullying kids.

I'm concerned that you're not showing enough self-confidence.

I'm very upset that you continue to be so disrespectful.

I'm worried that our family relationships need to improve.

I'm very concerned about your driving skills.

I'm concerned with your views and values regarding material wealth.

I'm very upset that you feel its okay to protect yourself a weapon.

I'm upset that you feel it's okay to use drugs and alcohol.

I'm very concerned that you're not learning from the consequences we give you.

I'm very concerned that you are overly worried with your body image.

I'm worried that you're not living by the values and principles you were taught.

I'm worried you're getting down on yourself too much for your mental health problem.

I'm worried that you're never able to be honest about the mistakes you make.

I'm very upset that you are not respecting the rules of our house.

I'm concerned that you're having a difficult time telling us the truth.

I'm concerned you're having a difficult time moving forward after the problems you had.

I'm concerned you think that all your friends are better than you at most things.

I'm worried that you are embarrassed of our family, home and standard of living.

I'm concerned that you're not moving towards financial independence as quickly as you should be.

I'm worried that you have a problem respecting women.

I'm worried you don't understand how your outward appearance will be judged by society.

I'm worried you're dating someone that doesn't have the same values that you have.

I'm worried that you're not setting healthy boundaries when you date someone.

I'm worried that you're not managing your emotions when people disagree with you.

I'm concerned that you haven't become more independent and less reliant on us.

I'm upset that you continue to bring inappropriate and potentially dangerous and illegal items into our home.

I'm worried about you not being honest with yourself about the problems and issues you currently face.

I'm really concerned about the serious risks you take with your life every day.

I'm really worried about your careless and dangerous driving patterns.

I'm concerned that you haven't become personally responsible for your academics.

I'm concerned that you are often unwilling to accept the consequences that I give you and you end up digging an even deeper hole for yourself.

I'm concerned that you think you can get away with breaking the rules and not following the structure in our home.

I'm very concerned that you don't show any remorse or sorrow when you hurt someone.

I'm very worried that you might be texting while you're driving.

I'm very worried that you might be on your cell phone while you're driving.

I'm concerned that you've become addicted to your computer.

I'm concerned that you've become addicted to your cell phone.

I'm concerned that you've become addicted to video games.

I'm concerned that you haven't accepted my decision to start dating again.

I'm concerned that you're being more a follower than a leader.

I'm concerned that you're not making good choices.

I'm worried that you're not making good decisions when you're dating.

I'm worried that sometimes you feel so desperate you don't want to live.

I'm concerned that you think I'm not here for you to talk to me.