The following is a partial list of family
approaches to preventing or ending delinquency. Add any ideas you have. Mark
those areas that need improvement. Follow through.
_____agree
upon and follow rules of conduct
_____allow
your child to help make family decisions
_____be
consistent in your own behavior
_____create
a more stable family environment
_____develop
at least one mutual family interest
_____develop
healthy family relationships
_____discuss
individual and family problems
_____do
not physically or verbally abuse your child
_____express
love and affection
_____give
your child responsibilities
_____help
with schoolwork
_____help
your child set goals and develop interests
_____master
your own personal problems
_____meet
your child’s friends and his/her parents
_____meet
your child’s teachers
_____never
stop believing in your child’s potential
_____reward
positive behavior changes
_____seek
professional help
_____set a good example in
your own behavior