A document signed by all family members (parents included) about screen use rules.

Before giving feedback, ask recipient what type of feedback they want this week.

Repeat the same refusal in the same words calmly, no matter how the other person reshapes the pressure.

Say no in three sentences: thanks, refusal, closing — with no "sorry" or justification.

Memorize one 7-word refusal sentence and rehearse it until it emerges automatically under pressure.

Say "no, I can't" — complete sentence. No explanation, no apology.

When he opens sensitive topic, say "tell me more" vs reply.

Protect one hour daily for play with no direction, no educational agenda, no camera.

Instead of "one awkward talk," 50 short talks across adolescence. That's how relational competence is built.

Talk about consent and respect in relationships before your teen needs the information, not after a crisis.

In few-shot, deliberate variety (positive/negative/edge case) matters more than count.