Raising Teens 

It is easier to Give Freedom than take it away.   Once we have let our children loose it is difficult to reign them in, so be wary of the allowances that you give them.

Social Media is a struggle.  Often our Children are addicted and have social media with them 24-7.  It is almost impossible to get them to willingly cut back.  They oppose with Conflict if we Force them to give it up. 

It is much better to select a few more enriching activities and make a chart with them such as Reading a subject that they are interested in, Guitar, Reading Self Betterment or Life Skills etc.  Advise them that they are required to make sure that we are told and have them sit where we can witness them participating in one of the selected activitie for 1 hour each day.  For each day that they miss, their phone is taken away the following day.  

Explain that this is for their own good.  That filling our brain with social media is like having a human locked away from Reality and healthy behavior.  Each moment is Potential for Growth and social media is rarely used for learning.  

When they argue that their social media is beneficial, then that is great! They still have to do one hour of the selected activities per day and they can use their spare time to watch their social media and ensure that it is nourishing to their minds. 

We must show them the Example of who to be, explaining the consequences and encouraging them to use their Free Will to make the right choices instead of forcing them.  

There is always a peaceful way.