Many parents of teenagers ask, is it too late for my child to change their behaviours? We know, at Six Seconds, that humans are capable of creating change in their lives, no matter what age. What practical advice would you offer to parents of teenagers who may feel it is too late to positively influence the behaviours of their children?

it's never too late...if parents think it's late it's bcoz they have given up...and when it comes to kids... parents never give up...did they give up when each morsel they fed was being puked out or smeared on the wall??? no...bcoz they knew it was a phase... did they give up when the child took his first steps? no...just a phase... did they give up when child cried a lot when going to school?? no...phase!!! so behaviour change is also a phase. it's only as late as parents make it to be in their minds. practical advice...what to give!!! where there's love there's no practicality...love doesn't call for strategy...it's complete in itself. the reason the kid came back was not bcoz of practical advice...he came back bcoz he knows his family really loves him. ya...it's true that he will now have to work hard to gain their trust back. but he already took a step in that direction. in a family rules play a big role. so parents please set certain rules like what kind of friends he associates, what will he do now like studies, job, or his own ambition etc. parents need to understand that a rebel is a rebel only outside. inside hes screaming for attention, for some level of freedom. so while rules are necessary there should also be some amount of freedom and decision making that he should do. it can't be that just bcoz he caused problems once, so he's branded as a black sheep for life... parents have a heavier responsibility than the child to show by their behavior and speech that they trust him, love him N forgiven and forgotten his past I'll actions. if they keep reminding him of what he did and how he disgraced the family name and all that meaningless points, they will lose him for good this time. he will know the doors are closed. words are like 2edged swords that penetrate very deep into the heart and never come out nor do they heal. so use up building and encouraging words that will heal him of the guilt he too must be living in. help him see his purpose in life. teach him to accept setbacks as normal and move on. show him how much of value he is and this value is not in any way reduced by one setback. use healing words.... I'm sure there can be many things we need to do as each situation is different but where there is love...there's always victory.