Family Approaches to Preventing or Ending Delinquency 

Partial list of Family Approaches to Preventing or Ending Delinquency: 

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

_____spend more time together

_____support your child’s positive interests, concerns, goals

_____take interest in your child’s interests

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Last updated: Monday, October 19, 2009 Updated by: L. Ibarra