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Freedom & Responsibility: How can I help my teen learn to follow through with responsibilty?


As a parent, it can be extremely frustrating when your teen son doesn’t follow through with his responsibilities. Whether it’s something as trivial as putting his dirty dishes in the dishwasher or something as important as preparing for exams, it’s stressful to know that you can’t count on him. It can cause unnecessary anxiety for everyone in your home.

Some teens purposefully ignore their responsibilities and neglect them to do something more enjoyable. If your son struggles with learning disabilities like ADD or ADHD, though, he might not be purposefully ignoring his responsibility. Many teens with learning disabilities or behavioral diso