When your teenager does a good job, provide some type of reward. Ask your teen for a list of rewards they would like, (something more realistic than a new car). Some possible rewards: going to the mall or the latest box office movie with friends, staying up a hour past bedtime or granting an extra hour on their curfew, extra driving privileges, concert tickets, etc. Discuss the list with your teen and then agree on appropriate rewards for successful completion of certain activities. While money is always nice, sometimes extra privileges and perks means more, which is nice for you if you happen to be running low on funds. The goal is to encourage good behavior and it is more likely to be repeated.

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