Adolescence is a period of changes, every parent should accept that. They needs your presence your support in such a critical moment of their life. Try to be their friend (it doesn’t mean you have to remove all the decency, you should maintain the thin line between friends or friend like parents), make them realise what is good & what is bad.
- Firstly let them say what they have to say, after listening to that make your comments.
- Stay close with teens try to have meal together love them whole heartedly.
- Entail with your teens life & activities. Ask them about their work, school, friends etc.
- Explain your expectations from them clearly, every children want clear rules to fulfill.
- Clearly mention what would be the result of breaking rules (that would affect their life in future), but don’t get very strict, explain it with love.
- Discuss with your partner every matter, before you ask the teen, because confusing messages can push them towards a feeling of dissatisfaction.
- Discuss with your teens regarding family matters; allow them to take part in family decisions (which is their age appropriate).
- Don’t follow any sorts of stern attitude for teens (like slapping). Talk to them regarding problem & explain them. Anger will not lead to a happy ending.
- Try to be their friend rather than a strict parent, so that they can discuss their problems with you easily.
- Deal with them with respect, acknowledge their presence their individuality.
- Parents should realise that adolescence is a phenomenon of changes (physically, emotionally, and cognitively). Help them to accept these changes without any interruptions.
Tags: bringing up, bringing up with love & emotion, parents responsibility, teenagers