by Meggg

Created on: November 13, 2009

Responsibility shouldn't be earned. Being responsible is something that a teenager needs to do by him or herself. Responsibility can be taught, shown, and observed, but not earned. Therefore, I think that teenagers should not have to earn responsibility; it should be given to them. Teenagers need to learn how to manage responsibility, and if they have to earn it, they are not being trusted.

Not trusting a teenager can be one of the most devastating things for them. To show them that they are trusted, and give them responsibility, they will react better with it then if they had to earn it. If a teen has to earn responsibility then he or she may be more likely to want to rebel against the force that made them earn it.

Teenagers want nothing more than freedom, and if that freedom is given to them, they will most likely react responsibly with it. Also, this is a specific case where when given a little, a lot is returned. Giving teens a little freedom and responsibility will be returned with gratitude and a greater appreciation for that responsibility. Giving responsibility is a way of teaching the teen something more valuable than the responsibility itself, it teaches them how to build a trusting relationship. Also, it teaches them bonding and positive interaction.

Many people believe that giving a teen responsibility without them having to earn it is not teaching them the value of hard work and meeting expectations. However, they can exceed expectations if they are given the responsibility and entrusted to use it wisely. Teens like to be given chances, and giving them a chance to be responsible will help them prove to you how responsible they can be.

Earning responsibility is a good idea, but giving it is an even better one. Giving responsibility, and showing that the bond between the teen and parent or guardian is strong will help both of them to grow together. This bond is always important in helping the teen build relationships with the outside world.

Helping teenagers to realize their full potential through believing in them, trusting them, and giving them responsibility will help them succeed in the long run. These things will assist in making them a successful adult and one that can manage expectations effectively. It will also benefit them in creating good relationships with others by teaching them to trust others the way they were trusted. Teenagers greatly appreciate having responsibility given to them, and it is beneficial to them in many ways.

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