McGhee,
who is featured in From Mediocre to Magnificent -
a compendium featuring the nation's top motivational
speakers - says many of the tactics can be found in
the book, which can be purchased by calling 1-888-624-4333
or by logging on to www.mackdmcghee.com.
To reach
teens, Mack advises parents to:
1. Crack
the Code. Learn the lingo.
Teens now have their own language. You will ultimately
be shut out and blindsided if you don't know what your
teens are talking about.
2. Be
the Parent Not the Friend.
You have to remain the disciplinarian and authority
figure in their lives.
3. Be
an Example.
Show an example worth following. Also, never make a
threat that you cannot back up.
4. Keep
the Lines of Communication Open.
Talk so your teens will listen. Listen so your teens
will talk.
5. Get
Involved. Show Up. Be Supportive.
Show up to their events. It means the world to them
and actually they will perform better because you are
there. Every kid wants their parents to be proud of
them
6. Put
Family First.
Despite their desires to be with their friends, insist
on spending time with family. Make sure that the time
spent is quality time and possibly something fun and
exciting that your teens can be a part of.
7. Never
Give Up.
Many times you want to just throw in the towel. Remember
you are raising the next generation, maybe even the
next president of the United States. Certainly you are
raising someone who will reflect you. Give your teen
all the nurturing that you can, even when you are totally
burned out.
8. P.U.S.H
- Pray Until Something Happens.
Make sure that worship is a part of your problem-solving
activities and strategy.
9. Be
Everything to Your Teen.
To stay tuned and stay in touch, you have to be everything:
Friend, foe, teacher, mommy, daddy and, in some cases,
a magician.
10. Love
Unconditionally.
No matter what, let your child know that no matter what,
you love them, want them to succeed and know they will.
Positive reinforcement always works.
About Mack D. McGhee
McGhee, of University Park Illinois, was brutally attacked
by youths at age 19. While recovering from his wounds
in the hospital, he realized he was at a crossroads:
he could seek revenge and continue a downward spiral;
or, he could seize the moment to turn his life around.
With his mother applying the above strategies, he transformed
his life. He earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal
Justice and a master's degree in Political and Justice
Studies.
Now 36,
he has become a nationally-renowned counselor with an
impressive record of connecting youth through a compelling
message. He has worked as an administrator for a host
of agencies dedicated to helping youth. He is also the
CEO of Transforming Lives International, a company dedicated
to helping others discover their purpose through inspiration.
Since its founding, McGhee has amassed an impressive
roster of clients who have sought him out for his special
brand of inspiration as a speaker and consultant. He
has also been featured on a host of television shows
and in print.
His formula
for reaching youth is embodied in the recently-released
book, From Mediocre to Magnificent and from his MACK
Pack, which contains the following keys that vaulted
him to success:
Motivation
Attitude
Commitment
Knowledge
This formula
is articulated in the book, which can be purchased by
calling 1-888-624-4333 or by logging on to www.mackdmcghee.com
CONTACT:
Melody M. McDowell
773-660-2001 - Office
312-371-8917 - Cell
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