Parenting Through The Complex Teen Years

By Darwin Chu


Parents no longer have the same issues that their parents had, but new and improved ones because of modern technology. It is anybody's guess what this day and age may do to our kids because of these advances. New lessons and ways of adapting must be learned by parents today to conform with changes. Dealing with the standard problems associated with parenting still exist and probably always will. As you may know, we are simply dealing with human nature and providing our kids with guidance along the way. It is our job as parents to be positive influences as our kids grow up and deal with change.

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.

Playing sports is sometimes forgotten as a way to get kids to open up and be more outgoing in life. You can usually find a variety of sports activities after school that have been available for years. If your child has a great sports experience, it can be very favorable to them; if they have a bad experience with sports, it may be harmful to their psychological state. When a child is actually raised by a parent that has prepared a plan of action in regard to their mental well-being, these children shall become well mannered individuals. If your child is not a natural athlete, then that does not mean they are unable to participate and have a positive experience. Just go out there with your child and encourage them to do their best while they play.

Increasing your child's confidence is usually a very challenging job. Some kids seem to have more confidence than others, and this just seems to be the normal course. Being careful in your approach to a child with low self confidence is important, and they will need additional attention. When appropriate you should positively reinforce to your child.

Counseling your child on obesity is going to be very difficult if you're also obese. We all face problems with our children and there's not much that is quite the same. It's perfectly normal for parents to feel incompetent when dealing with new situations. That is exactly why having a network of friends, who are also parents, can be so helpful. Should a parent need some help or advice they can ask the other parents. It's also totally understandable to do a bit of venting every once in a while.




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