I recently saw a blog post on Mercola.com titled The Top 10 Things Children Really Want Their Parents to Do With Them which is a really great if you have younger kids.  I have three teenagers.  So, with the help of one of my kids I wrote this list from the viewpoint of teenagers! 

The top ten things teenagers want from their parents: 

1. Show respect to them – it will SHOCK them!
2. Stay off their Facebook page – they don’t like that.  OMG and please don’t put comments on there!  LOL
3. Spend time with them and that doesn’t include doing chores.  It can’t all be work, work , work….
4. See their talents and gifts not their ‘C’ in Geometry.  Stop seeing the bad and see the really good things that are in them!
5. Be happy. If you are happy it is easier for them to be happy!
6. Have great snacks (not just fruit) in the house to share with their friends.  They look cool then!
7. Let them drive your car.  They love the freedom and that you see them as a responsible person!
8. See things from their perspective not just yours.  Wow, if you could get good at this – you ARE a winner!
9. Give them gas money every once in a while.  Show them that they are doing great things and they can expect to get some kudos for it randomly.
10. They don’t want lectures!  If you have a beef with them – get to the point in 20 words or less.  THEY will respect you for that! 

Enjoy!