Respecting their choices: Don’t make all your choices for your children. If you don’t like their friends, remember that the fastest way to get them disobey you is to forbid them to do something. Their pals are theirs to keep or dump; what you need to do is ensure that your child doesn’t get into bad habits, and you can do this by providing a stable environment at home and being involved in your child’s life as much as possible. Let them know how much you love them and how you will support them through thick and thin; very often, love triumphs over disciplinary measures and punishment when it comes to getting your kids to do the right thing.