Step two in the DECIDE problem solving process is: Express Importance
Being able to express the importance of having a room that is less messy from both your perspective and your teen’s perspective will help to ensure a successful outcome.
Benefits from Parent Perspective:
•less visual overload
•less stress on your relationship with your teen
•seeing your teen develop a life skill
Benefits from Teen Perspective:
•new skill set
•easier to find stuff
•sense of accomplishment
•less nagging from parent
| D | Define Problem |
| E | Express Importance |
| C | Create Solutions |
| I | Identify Solution |
| D | Do It |
| E | Evaluate |
Next time we’ll look at the third step in DECIDE — Create Solutions.
