Teenage years when faces are covered with spots, boys don't know what sound their voice will make the next time of turmoil.
Would you like to be 13 again? Probably not, this is a period of great change and upheaval. But it is not only teenagers that embarking on this voyage, parents are also entering a period that is often characterised by conflict, worry and despair. What makes teenagers years so tough? A period of physical change which can be scary. A growth spurt sees both sexes shooting up. Teens are prone to great sexual anxiety and guilt over their strange new desires which sometimes causes self doubt. It is a in between stage. They are no longer a child but not quite a adult. This can be frustrating. Teenagers are thinking about the future and might feel insecure about what lies ahead of them. How can I prevent my teen from becoming troubled? Good communication must be established with your children when they are still young. Be a role model. How you talk to strangers, your spouse, your husband. Children tend to pick up everything their parents are doing. Teach them moral and ethical values. Teach them to treat people the way they want to be treated. Inform them about their bodies, ensure them that this things do happen and reassure them that it is normal. Give them books on the subject. Discuss your values. Don't panic when your teen starts rejecting been accepted ways in your household wanting to break away from home it is all part of the natural process of maturation and separation. Support them Parents biggest job is to teach teens self-respect. If you criticise am at their behaviour not at them as a person. When they make the right choices tell them how proud you are of them. Why do teens misbehave? It is a way of getting attention. If your teen make you angry avoid immediate confrontation. Cool down and discuss it later. Teens want the family support they want you to say no as a safety net. Don't push your teen to hard or invade their privacy they might lie to you. Is your child under such stress to meet your high standards that thy fear punishment or disapproval Give up the control and let hem handle some responsibility or you will end up with teenagers who feel incompetent. How do you know when your teen is troubled? Changes in their eating and sleeping patterns, loss of appetite. Change of friends, not socialising at all or the time. Mood swings changes in the way they dress loss of interest in what was important before such as giving up something. neglected hygiene. a drop in school marks. Did you know? Substance abuse - tobacco - drugs and alcohol often starts in the teenage years. teen who drink often started by the age of fifteen. Don't nag This is a no-no rather make them feel that they are in charge of their lives. Draw up a chart of all the duties they have to do, once they are done let them tick if off that way they feel that they are in control and there might be less fighting in your household.
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AuthorHallo my name is Thessa I am the mother of three beautiful teenagers. I started this blog as I see so many children and people suffers everyday. School, home, the outside world. Archives
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