You’ve probably met one, or perhaps they live in your house - the high-energy teen who is involved in a myriad of activities, usually the leader of at least two of them, and is energized by the challenges these activities present. Added to this high activity level is the teen’s drive to be in charge. So [...]
As a High S-Style parent, I couldn’t wait for my “After School Talk Time” with my children, especially when they became teens and were involved in many activities. But along with this goal, I had to learn an important lesson - that I will share a bit later in this blogpost. It reinforced my deep conviction [...]
For most of the DISC Styles, it is definitely a benefit to share the same Style between the adult and the teen. The increased understanding, the shared speed at which they live and make decisions, and their communication preferences all add up to advantages in the relationship. As we go through the Adult to Teen DISC [...]
Have you ever had a teen deliver their TEN good reasons and talk you into something that, deep inside you, your better judgement was screaming, "NO!" Whether they were your own child or your patient or a relative... doesn't matter. These teens have a gift of being able to persuade. They always seem to have multiple [...]
High D-Style children have been described as “a tornado looking for a place to happen”. Their drive to control as well as their high energy level influence every day of their lives. Add to this the hormones in the teen years and the highs and lows of the transition to independence and adulthood, and you have [...]
Picture this: You are a big fan of welcoming your family back home each day, especially after school – snacks are ready, time is set aside to hear all about their day. You love this Welcome Home Party Time. But your teen is built differently from you... they are quiet and reserved in nature, and after [...]
