As a teen, have you ever been called childish or "immature" by adults or older peers in your life? . If you want your behavior to reflect maturity, start off with:
If you want to act in a mature fashion, you need to respect authority. No matter where you go -home, school, or work—you will have to obey rules set by authority figures.，so comply with them. It's normal for teens to want to push back against authority sometimes. If you want to discuss rules with authority figures，argue your case in a respectful manner. That way, the adult is more likely to listen.
. Follow through with commitments and take care of yourself and your responsibilities on your own as much as you can. If you do get in trouble for some reason, be honest and accept whatever consequences might follow. By holding yourself responsible for your own actions, you can show your maturity to your parents and others.
Improve your manners. Having good manners shows respect. . Good manners cover a wide range of behaviors: saying "yes, sir/ ma'am", answering the phone with" hello", not interrupting others' conversations, chewing with your mouth closed, and holding the door for the person walking behind you.
Develop smart and healthy habits. A mature teen knows to say "no" to delinquent behaviors.
Using alcohol and drugs, lying, stealing, fighting, acting recklessly, or destroying others' property will only get you into trouble or hurt.And stay away from negative influences.
A. Be responsible
B. Manage your time wisely
C. In most cases, these rules are set to keep you and others safe
D. Proper behavior also helps adults see you as more mature
E. Instead, be drug-free，and wear your seat belt when driving a car
F. If you have, I'd bet you'd love nothing more than to prove them wrong
G. Become more mature by improving emotional responses and communication style
