Instructions

• Step 1: Take a shower daily Take a shower daily to offer a good example for your teenager.
• Step 2: Discuss body changes Discuss the changes taking place in your teenager's body that require them to bathe regularly.
• TIP: Do not make a major issue of out of the topic. Putting too much pressure on your teen may make them dig their heels in.
• Step 3: Discuss hygiene Discuss the importance of good hygiene as well as the health risks of not practicing it regularly.
• Step 4: Discuss social ramifications Explain to your teenager that their friends will not want to hang out with a person with offensive body odor.
• Step 5: Treat a shower as a habit Treat taking a shower as a daily habit that will result in negative consequences if not accomplished.
• FACT: Did you know? Studies show that no specific food – including greasy food and chocolate – has been proven to cause acne.

You Will Need

• A stinky teenager
• A shower
• A frank discussion