As a parent you have to learn and understand how to handle your children. As they grow they usually turn from the small and innocent children in teenagers and much more demanding young adults. This gradual change usually happens over time as the kids get more and more exposed to the ways of the world. This means that parents really have to change with the changing times and learn how to deal with teens and help guide them.
In teenage hood various body changes will occur. At times a parent will think that the teenager wants to hurt him or her. This is however not true, sometimes teenagers are not aware of the changes in their behavior. They can at times behave in a way without knowing. It is therefore important that a parent understands his or her teenage child. At times a teenagers and parents tend not to agree on issues.
You should be very observing even as your children grow. This means that even as they go through these changes, you have to make sure that you allow them their personal space even as you guide them into making the best out of what they have. If they have to handle any kind of stress you have to make sure that you are there for them as the adult to ensure they overcome it.
A parent should set rules that everyone in the family is expected to follow and obey, the parent should ensure the teenager know these rules clearly. This will prevent the teenager from doing whatever it is he wants. It also keeps the teenagers behaviors in line. Also, it will prevent disagreements in the family.
You also need to make your teenager son or daughter understand what is not right. If he or she is rude or answers back to you, you should not be tempted to yell back at him or her. This is because; yelling at the teenager can only make the situation worse. Instead, come down and let the teenager k now that you will embark on the conversation later.
Consistency is the key to instilling discipline in a teenager. This is because when you show them that they can overcome you or that they can be able to overrule you then you will not be able to control them. You should make sure that there are no double standards when it comes to punishing them. Make them understand that there are consequences to everything they do.
However, this does not mean that you rule them with an iron grip. Make sure that they understand the difference between good and bad behavior. Reward them when they do the really good stuff and always encourage them to do great things in their lives. This way you can be sure that they know that you love them and only want what is best for them.
Sometimes, when a parent becomes frustrated by the child, he or she can call them names. Do not let your anger take control of you. You should be aware that the child will change as he or she will not be a teenager forever. You have to make sure that the teenage child knows the consequences of whatever he does.
In teenage hood various body changes will occur. At times a parent will think that the teenager wants to hurt him or her. This is however not true, sometimes teenagers are not aware of the changes in their behavior. They can at times behave in a way without knowing. It is therefore important that a parent understands his or her teenage child. At times a teenagers and parents tend not to agree on issues.
You should be very observing even as your children grow. This means that even as they go through these changes, you have to make sure that you allow them their personal space even as you guide them into making the best out of what they have. If they have to handle any kind of stress you have to make sure that you are there for them as the adult to ensure they overcome it.
A parent should set rules that everyone in the family is expected to follow and obey, the parent should ensure the teenager know these rules clearly. This will prevent the teenager from doing whatever it is he wants. It also keeps the teenagers behaviors in line. Also, it will prevent disagreements in the family.
You also need to make your teenager son or daughter understand what is not right. If he or she is rude or answers back to you, you should not be tempted to yell back at him or her. This is because; yelling at the teenager can only make the situation worse. Instead, come down and let the teenager k now that you will embark on the conversation later.
Consistency is the key to instilling discipline in a teenager. This is because when you show them that they can overcome you or that they can be able to overrule you then you will not be able to control them. You should make sure that there are no double standards when it comes to punishing them. Make them understand that there are consequences to everything they do.
However, this does not mean that you rule them with an iron grip. Make sure that they understand the difference between good and bad behavior. Reward them when they do the really good stuff and always encourage them to do great things in their lives. This way you can be sure that they know that you love them and only want what is best for them.
Sometimes, when a parent becomes frustrated by the child, he or she can call them names. Do not let your anger take control of you. You should be aware that the child will change as he or she will not be a teenager forever. You have to make sure that the teenage child knows the consequences of whatever he does.
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