All About Parenting Teenagers
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Parenting teenagers can be very stressful and requires a lot of work. Be mentally prepared!
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KeeChoo\" post_id=\"1984102\" time=\"1594009577\" user_id=\"182971:
yup
Parenting teenagers can be very stressful and requires a lot of work. Be mentally prepared!
but no matter what, u are still going to be by their side, even if the make stupid decisions
hence, sometimes seeking support for ourselves, is also keeping our own healthy capacity to deal with other aspects, such as work and other settings -
Social media is getting worst these days, monitor your teenagers before it is too late
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JamieLoh85\" post_id=\"1988455\" time=\"1596088068\" user_id=\"182985:
Yes. We as parents need to guide our teenagers now so they learn to discern trolls. bullies, social media etiquettes & avoidance of flaming others & getting flamed. There are too much negativity in social media these days, esp behind keyboards & with diff levels of anonymity
Social media is getting worst these days, monitor your teenagers before it is too late -
Just wondering how to handle ‘rebellious’ stage? Any tips to share?
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Varry\" post_id=\"1989672\" time=\"1596683837\" user_id=\"177188:
very broad question, but the generic answer i would suggest is
Just wondering how to handle 'rebellious' stage? Any tips to share?
-remain unconditional in giving love/care/concern
-build trust , not doubts
-always be there when they fall and need support -
Hi all, does anyone of you have that same situation that you realized your 13 years old suddenly just "grow" from a child to a teenager? My DD in the beginning of the year is still sweet and happy and will share and play a lot with us but during CB period everything changes. She started to lose interest in lots of things that previously interest her. Her behavior and attitude changes too. She starts to share less and don’t like to go out anymore. She starts to get defensive and easily irritated towards us. Her behavior towards us has a 180 degree change but on "good" days, she is still the little child. Last time, she will hold my hands and walk close to me for hugs, these days she fold her arms and stand a distance. This really breaks my heart like I do not know her anymore. What can I do? Is it due to puberty?
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natgoh\" post_id=\"1993594\" time=\"1599098803\" user_id=\"40349:
Perhaps it's not her turning into a teen but too much parent interaction during the CB/WFH period.
Hi all, does anyone of you have that same situation that you realized your 13 years old suddenly just \"grow\" from a child to a teenager? My DD in the beginning of the year is still sweet and happy and will share and play a lot with us but during CB period everything changes. She started to lose interest in lots of things that previously interest her. Her behavior and attitude changes too. She starts to share less and don't like to go out anymore. She starts to get defensive and easily irritated towards us. Her behavior towards us has a 180 degree change but on \"good\" days, she is still the little child. Last time, she will hold my hands and walk close to me for hugs, these days she fold her arms and stand a distance. This really breaks my heart like I do not know her anymore. What can I do? Is it due to puberty?
It was reported that even relationships between adults are affected by the new norm because many could not balance the family and work needs at home. -
Do you have any suggestion that we can try to reverse this situation?
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natgoh\" post_id=\"1993600\" time=\"1599101198\" user_id=\"40349:
i think, probably a few things happening to her now.
Do you have any suggestion that we can try to reverse this situation?
hormones changes are real (and scary)
Social environment of hers changed ( i assume 13, she entered secondary school)
from oldest in primary school, to youngest in secondary school, where all the seniors are mature, she has to be part of them... cannot be seen as too sticky towards parents.
all these are ways in which she is trying to figure out her identity (psychosocial stages)
also, like fellow forumers said -- CB period, perhaps had a little impact on everyone.......
another possibility
approach her on her good days, and just acknowledge that she has grown up, and maybe re-frame it in a way that
- to mummy, you are always a young DD, but i know u are growing, so sometimes mummy might easily still treat you like young girl, So, if there are things that you are able to carry out independently, do inform and remind me
share with her your growing days, maybe that can start some conversation
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