The teenage years can be a trying time and many parents struggle with how to approach raising their children during this stage of defiance and self-discovery. Here are some helpful tips on successfully raising teenagers: Establish rules and discipline in advance. If teens know the rules and consequences in advance and can have a say in a fair punishment, they may be less likely to break the rules. Give teens some freedom. Giving teens some independence to create their own identity is necessary for them to figure out who they are and what they want in life. Choose … [Read more...]
Teen Development and Parenting
April 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Parents, in order to communicate with their teenagers, need to understand how they are developing at this age. During the teenage years, they undergo a struggle to find their own personal identity as puberty emerges and peer pressure mounts. Having a basic understanding of this process can aid parents in guiding their teens through this challenging period. Teens find their identity through a variety of avenues, such as hobbies, friends and fashion. Teens often will focus their image on a favorite celebrity or sports hero, wearing clothes from lines such as Dereon shirts. Their choices … [Read more...]