Teenagers – Two Top Parenting Issues
Posted on 23. Jan, 2010 by Daniel Wiggs in Teens
Raising teenagers can be like a day at an amusement park, lots of fun but also full of ups and downs, moments with floors dropping out, twisters, laughs, screams and all. But just as you plan your amusement park agenda, mapping out a basic plan, you can do the same with many top teen issues for the most positive experience possible.
Self-Esteem & Fitting In
The teenage years are a time of internal and external growth, where teens face mixed emotions daily and bodily growth differently in nearly each individual. And a major concern among teenagers is their self-esteem; i.e. focusing on how much they feel accepted, valued and loved by others in light of all this transitional phase in their lives.
You can help by encouraging them to find things they are good at; different subjects in school, sports and other after school activities (chess, crafts, photography, etc.) Offer plenty of praise and go light on the criticism. And help them find plenty of helpful resources along the way; library books, school counselors, coaches, mentors, tutors, etc. Have your teen invite friends over often so you can meet them, too, and leave them to their game / tv room with plenty of snacks and music.
Growth (External / Internal) & Sex
Help your teens value their own appearance by offering compliments and praise for clothing choices, even if it’s simply in a t-shirts color choice. They want to experiment and wear clothing like their piers and like some adults, but do guide them in ethical and moral choices, leaving abusive language phrases off shirts, and making sure private body parts are covered.
As sexual maturity comes into play, also reflected in clothing style choices, make sure to acknowledge this stage and not run from it, especially with seductive clothing and late night outings. Take charge and remind your teen that while it’s great to want to be attractive, sex can and most often does lead to parenting and that’s a very serious issue. Make sure your teens understand your opinion on this area. And if you don’t have one yet, it may be time to get involved and take a stance. Life, lives could be at stake. So don’t leave this topic left hanging because you are uncomfortable. You may be much more uncomfortable if you do nothing.
Keep in mind, there are plenty more teenage issues for parents to deal with, some easy and some not so easy.
Get to know your teen better and stay tuned.
Or zoom ahead by grabbing your copy of The “Teenage Parenting” Guide
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digger73: Cooking is not just a simple task to teach to our ...
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ssaauh: hey this is actually quite informative and useful,...
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dreadkitkat: Truly said. I think it is important to spend time ...
coly20032003
10. Feb, 2010
I think that the topic of sex is very sensitive. For me, my parents always avoid talking about such things. But I think this makes me uncomfortable.
Danciu
10. Feb, 2010
Teenagers.. Complicated for them and for us.. The hormons raging everywhere. It’s a lot easier if you can discuss this with a parent, but that doesn’t always happen.
svishnugopal
10. Feb, 2010
What you say about sexual maturity is really true and it is really visible in kids when they grow older. It is a very important issue in parenting and thanks for sharing a wonderful article.
gurujosh76
10. Feb, 2010
These problems result in teen alcoholism problems at a time when a young person should be setting out on their life in the most positive and productive manner possible.
shadyforever45
10. Feb, 2010
This was a very informative article and I agree with you… the I think it is difficult for every parent to talk about sex with teens especially girls..
digger73
12. Feb, 2010
As a father, parenting role is a tough responsibility especially when the child is already aware of his environment. You must be eager to teach step by step with total patients everything that the child needs to learn for his day to day development. It is us parents who will mold the mental, physical and spiritual aspect of the child so that he will grow knowing the basic needs of life in the righteous manner.