Behavior Problems of Youth - Teens

August 4th, 2007 by admin


Behavior Problems of Youth - Teens
By Nancy

Teen years - what a rough experience it can be for both teens and parents. Teens want to be independent, even when they are not really ready for it. Parents sometimes feel that once their children reach the teen years it is too late to make any changes or teach their kids anything else. It is never too late to guide them through difficult situations. Many methods are available to do this. One way is through effective two-way communication.

Two-Way Communication and Love

  • Tell your teen “I love you and want to help you work this out…” Repeat this over and over and over. Keep saying it until it is really accepted and understood.

  • Don’t give up, don’t quit! Keep talking and suggest sitting and talking together. Tell your teen that you will listen however long they need you to listen. And then do that, even if it means missing appointments or being late to work or not getting dinner cooked on time!

    • Rules and Love

  • Do you have a lot of rules or no rules at all?

  • If you don’t have any rules, start setting some right now. Love does not mean letting our kids loose to do anything they want whenever they want. Don’t go overboard and set too many rules. One example: try looking at the issue of making sure your kids always let you know where they are and when they will be home. That is a good starting place.

    • Respect and Love

    Many kids today do not understand or practice respect for others. As adults these teens will not be able to get or keep jobs if they do not know how to respect other people.

  • Do you and your kids know what the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution says? It is all about respect.

  • Do you and your kids know what “The Golden Rule” is? It is taught in very similar forms in many different religions.

  • Explore the definition and meaning of the word tolerance and put it into practice.

    • Content Adults from Once Troubled Youth

    Communication is one of the ways to help your teens get past their behavior problems and grow into happy, contented adults. This is a day-to-day learning and teaching experience. Communication is the place to start.

    Copyright © June 2007, All Rights Reserved, Nancy,
    www.parentinggoldernrule.com

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