All About Parenting Teenagers
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BranT\" post_id=\"1961722\" time=\"1580716360\" user_id=\"165807:
teenagers nowadays need more guidance and supervision to become a better version of there lives. always remind them that always make good decisions and the right thing in life.
Teenagers nowadays also have trust issues so as a parent you need to stay honest and always make realize the as a parent you are the trusted person for them. And also you need to guide and teach them how to be better teenagers in this new generation. just make them feel that they are always important and loved.foodandflights\" post_id=\"1959321\" time=\"1579143128\" user_id=\"183634:
stay honest with them and guide them along the way
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Parenting teenagers can be quite difficult. But we need to understand how they are thinking and take time to be with them. In that way, we can have the knowledge of how to deal with them with love and care.
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A good heart-to-heart talk with the child to discuss about his/her unique needs is necessary. Such that parent and child can have mutual respect for each others’ needs and "boundaries".
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Educate Yourself
Read books about teenagers. Think back on your own teen years. Remember your struggles with acne or your embarrassment at developing early — or late. Expect some mood changes in your typically sunny child, and be prepared for more conflict as he or she matures as an individual. Parents who know what's coming can cope with it better. And the more you know, the better you can prepare.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adolescence.html -
The hardest part is getting teenagers to come out of their rooms and/or talk. How was your day? Ok. Do you need help? Grunt. LOL. First of all, I think this is the new normal. Hard as it is for us, teens need to make decisions on their own and we need to let go. Having said that, instead of badgering them, we have to find the right moment e.g. when they are relaxed and in a good mood to keep them engaged. Watch movies with them (we just caught Parasite on cable) and go for nature walks etc… Is easier I guess if you already have a good relationship with them. But even then, I agree parenting teenagers can be a real pain. Suddenly they are sullen, sensitive and rude.
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bboomer71\" post_id=\"1967290\" time=\"1584349797\" user_id=\"2561:
I couldn't agree more!! It is very hard to let the teenagers stay in the living room, watch tv with the family. They prefer to stay in their rooms and be alone.. but always best to reach out to them to make sure they are ok.
The hardest part is getting teenagers to come out of their rooms and/or talk. How was your day? Ok. Do you need help? Grunt. LOL. First of all, I think this is the new normal. Hard as it is for us, teens need to make decisions on their own and we need to let go. Having said that, instead of badgering them, we have to find the right moment e.g. when they are relaxed and in a good mood to keep them engaged. Watch movies with them (we just caught Parasite on cable) and go for nature walks etc.. Is easier I guess if you already have a good relationship with them. But even then, I agree parenting teenagers can be a real pain. Suddenly they are sullen, sensitive and rude. -
[quote]Many kids announce the onset of adolescence with a dramatic change in behavior around their parents. They're starting to separate from mom and dad and become more independent. At the same time, kids this age are increasingly aware of how others, especially their peers, see them and are desperately trying to fit in. Their peers often become much more important than parents as far as making decisions.[/quote]
This is so true. Thanks ReadingNikki for the useful info :goodpost: -
It’s true that parental influence decreases as kids get into their teens, but it doesn’t have to mean that they ignore parents altogether. They just have other avenues to find info and which can shape their thinking. That’s not a bad thing. The important thing is to have a strong relationship with your kids, so they trust you, respect your opinions and regard you as an important source of guidance (even if they don’t follow everything you say all the time). My 20-something kids still come to us when they are up against something major.
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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967847\" time=\"1584678042\" user_id=\"28674:
Facts of Life :salute:
It's true that parental influence decreases as kids get into their teens, but it doesn't have to mean that they ignore parents altogether. They just have other avenues to find info and which can shape their thinking. That's not a bad thing. The important thing is to have a strong relationship with your kids, so they trust you, respect your opinions and regard you as an important source of guidance (even if they don't follow everything you say all the time). My 20-something kids still come to us when they are up against something major.
You are definitely one of those happy parents, envied by many
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We are happy with our kids, but wasn’t by chance. It’s been a lot of effort and not always easy, but it has paid off so far.
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