Raising Teens

Be a parent; to your child this is what they need the most from you!  As a matter of fact, the kids want someone which they can rely to set healthy boundaries. As parents, we want our teens to be able to  trust and feel that it’s ok to confide in their mother or father. No doubt, being your child’s friend sounds tempting. You want to stay as close to them as possible, but it is not always a healthy parenting style

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Be a Parent

Nevertheless, it is easy to be a good parent meaning you cannot just agree or give in to all your child wants or needs. Being a parent means being there for your kid, no matter what. You provide for and nurture them while reassuring where to tell them a straight “no.”  That, too, is for their own good. Training the youth to obey and following rules will be difficult in the long run for both you and the child. In the light of it all, you will feel conflicting to make the right decision.

 

Be a parent

What does it mean to be a parent. It is essential to understand that you can parent your child while being friendly to them. Instead of keeping your parental grip away, try using it in a friendly manner so the child understands the boundaries without being rebellious. With this in mind, you become too lenient for fear that your child will withdraw their love for you. In other words, parents by letting kids make decisions for themselves without consequences. And not teaching them any life lessons in adulthood it’s too late.

 

Be a parent

Know that your love as a parent is more profound, stronger, and enduring than any friendship. And that’s something extraordinary. It’s a  fine line between empowerment and overprotectiveness. For example Imagine that your teenager wants to take on a part-time job. Empowering parenting should make you sit down and discuss why and how they want to pursue it. What would be their priorities, responsibilities, and time management? After thorough consideration, you can say “no” or “yes” while explaining the reason. This way, your child would feel supported and heard. But simultaneously, if it’s a no, they could digest “why.”. You want to maintain their growth, but safety is the priority.

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On the other hand, an overprotective a mom  would panic at the idea of their child being out with strangers. They would be saying no without considering it, limiting their chance to learn about work ethics and finance management. But keeping a check is important since you need to ensure their safety. Overprotectiveness can limit child’s personal growth. Does your daughter want an all-night party with friends? Cool, but you have to think about her safety, the crowd she’ll be with, and the environment around her.

Sometimes, you have to be strict and say, “No, when you feel that way. Here, as well, you need to explain firmly why they are not allowed and what else can compensate it in a safer way. So, it all depends upon circumstances, as there is not any general rule for parenting. Many teenagers say, “I would never do that to my kids.” “When I become a parent, I will always be a different one.” You might have thought that way too.