The teen years are crucial for ensuring that your child is prepared for life following high school. In many regards, you'll find that your teen is fairly self-sufficient. However, it's also a time when you'll identify areas that could use some work.
Teach your teenagers new life skills when you observe they are suffering in particular areas and follow these tips to ensure that you have a healthy relationship with your child.
Keep in mind that you're both a parent and a friend.
Teens want the assurance that their parents understand, accept, and love them irrespective of anything; therefore, they desire a friendship-like relationship with their parents. They do, however, require a sense of independence, so you may occasionally feel isolated.
Your teen will be more likely to open up and share with you if you can negotiate your proximity in an accepting way that doesn't take advantage of your role as a parent to tell him what to do.
If you befriend your teen, you'll get respect, thoughtfulness, and authenticity in return if you show your teen respect, regard, and sincerity.
You should invite their close friends to dinner.
Meeting the friends of your children about whom you have concerns is beneficial. You're not completely dismissing them; at the very least, you're providing an introduction. When children observe their friends' interactions with their parents, they can have a greater understanding of those individuals.
Make any punishments as gentle as possible.
If you feel compelled to discipline a teenager because you can't let things go, employ a very moderate penalty. The fairest method with teens is probably the loss of a luxury (TV, smartphone, tablet, going out). However, it should only last one night or one day.
More isn't always better or more effective, and it can have negative consequences (escape, avoidance, stronger emotional reactions). Punishment alone will not bring about the desired improvements. However, if you combine very moderate punishment with a greater focus on positive behavior, you may be able to aid rather than induce more escape and avoidance.
Look for a middle ground.
Teenagers frequently believe that they have no freedom and that their parents are overbearing. It's pointless to argue about this; what matters is how people perceive their lack of freedom. Consider what you can compromise on to give yourself more options and freedom.
Both of these are likely to boost your teen's general cooperation. You could be more flexible with their haircut, wardrobe, or eating.
The task is to think of some things you've entirely rejected previously.
You will be more effective in areas where you cannot compromise if you can demonstrate your ability to compromise and offer your adolescent a bit more independence. As a general rule, parents should make concessions on issues that are unlikely to be permanent.
Conclusion
You'll observe a slowdown of adolescent highs and lows as your child progresses through the teen years. They'll grow up to be self-sufficient, responsible, and communicative young people.