Saturday, September 13, 2014

Parenting Through The Complex Teen Years

By Darwin Chu


You can easily find a ton of books, magazine articles and other reading material on parenting skills. This topic will never run out, with millions of pages of tips and suggestions printed even today. You will soon learn that you do not have to study about parenting to actually know what you are doing. You know, hopefully, that much about parenting and preparing your child for adulthood rests on common sense. The most difficult issues that you will have to deal with have to do with the stress involved in living in our fast-paced world. In this article, we will discuss a couple of the more tense situations you may have to deal with and how to handle them very easily.

If you have children, then you know the feeling of mediating arguments. And of course, it sometimes goes further than that, becoming like some sort of boxing match. Yes, we're talking about the natural occurrence of sibling competition. It is a natural occurrence and it's to be anticipated. But the crucial thing to keep in mind is this can be a good experience for your children to learn. You simply can't stop the natural processes associated with getting older. You can, however, take a step back and try to look at the overall picture. You'll then be able to deal with the situation a lot better because you'll often see very precise patterns regarding personalities.

Preparing for college can be a very exciting time for parents as well as the teen. Most teens can't wait to get on with the next stage of their lives.Keep in mind, not all teens are the same. While this may be an exciting time for most, other teens could be anxious and fearful of leaving home. Natural family bonds and fearfulness of the unknown are common contributors to anxiety over leaving home. You should try to ascertain where your child is with the idea of leaving home well before the time arrives. Provide your child with your support and words of encouragement. Sometimes teens just need to be told they are making you proud.

Obesity in children can cause difficult situations for parents if the child is subject to harassment and name calling at school. The effects of children being cruel to one another can last for a very long time, in some cases even into adult years. You should try to do everything in your power to avoid your child from becoming obese from the start. This entails you making sure that your child fully understands the entire situation and the reasons why it's unhealthy. So you must set a proper example for your children and be a good role model.

Do your best to explain this to your children, but do not confound them in your attempt to help them understand. But also realize that children are much more aware now, and the internet as well as typical TV programming and movies have contributed to this. To help nurture the good behaviors you want in children, all parents should be kind, compassionate, and supportive. Then, avoid being critical when they make mistakes, and just provide gentle feedback and guidance.




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