5 Tips To Be Able To Enjoy Your Child’s Teenage Period

Enjoying your child’s adolescence is not an impossibility, although many parents believe it is. You can handle all of your teen’s physical and behavioral changes in a friendly and gentle way if you prepare for them.

That’s right, you need to prepare for this important phase that your child is going through.

During your child’s adolescence, many things that you know about your child began to change. They begin to see the world in a different way and sometimes they react to the unknown with reluctance and hostility.

However, there are some steps you can take to get the most out of this phase of your child’s life.

Your child’s adolescence represents an inner emotional upheaval. A struggle between the eternal human desire to hold on to the past and the equally strong desire to move forward into the future.

–Louise J. Kaplan–

5 tips to be able to enjoy your child’s teenage period

Remember that you are the adult. As a father or mother, it is your duty to help your child become independent. Sure, it’s easier to be a friend or a friend, but that’s not what they really need.

Teenagers need your guidance, your advice, your homework and your friendship.

How can you enjoy your child’s adolescence?

1. Stay calm when you encounter difficult situations

No problem can be solved in an appropriate way when it is stress that dominates the situation. The best thing for you and your teen to do is take a step back, take a deep breath and then talk. As an adult, you need to act rationally and calmly.

2. Talk less and listen more

Everyone wants to be respected, especially young people. Be the kind of parent who is always willing to listen and give only the necessary advice.

This does not mean that you have to agree on everything, you just need to listen to your teenager without interrupting them. Use your experience to help them resolve their issues and conflicts.

Respect their boundaries

One of the biggest challenges facing teenage parents is respecting boundaries. As children get older, their need for independence and integrity also grows.

In order for them to develop their ability to make decisions and make trade-offs, they will need many opportunities to learn from and they will have to make their own mistakes.

4. Plan family activities that are fun for everyone

A bike ride, going out to eat, going on a hike or cooking together are all ideal things to do together to relax.

Have rules that limit the use of cell phones and computers during family time if these are not absolutely necessary. Time with family is an invaluable treasure.

5. Acknowledge your mistakes

As a parent, you always want to be a good role model, but a good example is not someone who is just trying to be “perfect” – it is also about seeing their own mistakes. You are human and you have the right to be wrong and also an obligation to apologize.

Show your children that you are just who they are, and that you are in a constant learning process. Show them that you can help them get through their experiences.

Some ideas to use during your child’s adolescence

• Try to have a good relationship with their friends. Get to know your teen’s friends and let them visit your home. This way you know who they are hanging out with and you get something more to talk about.

• Share hobbies and interests with them. It can be art, sports, technology or an activity that motivates them. It’s a perfect excuse to spend time with your teen.
• Ask them how their day has been and tell them about yours. Small details can make a big difference, open the door to let in trust and to be able to have a dialogue.
• Never go to bed without saying goodnight. Take a moment before you go to bed and find out if there is anything they need to talk about.
• Tell anecdotes and things they did when they were younger for the whole family. Family stories can make them feel more included and important as part of your family.
• Make sure the whole family gets together when it’s time to eat.

As you can see, it is the small details that can make a difference when it comes to coping with your child’s adolescence.

Although there will be confrontations, your house does not have to be a battlefield. A U se this dialogue, teamwork, discipline and understanding to be able to enjoy this time.