Training your Teenager
Posted on March 31, 2021 by Vanitha Senkurichi, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Training your teenager to become more responsible and aware
Many parents either treat their teenagers as kids or an adult. Today’s teenager’s need more focus and attention than before. They live in worlds of social media where a small misprint can get blown out of proportion and they feel they have large shoes to fill in. Too many responsibilities, too many distractions and too much too stress to achieve success leaves them vulnerable. Parents can help them if they listen without judgement or prejudice. Just put away your mobile phones, laptops and TV’s for a little time to listen to them. Offer no suggestions until asked for. Process what they say and at all instances assure them. Love them and express it openly. There are no rules against hugging your teenagers. Be firm and lead them by your example- like putting away the mobile phones at dinner or while having family discussions. Include your teenager by asking their opinions and suggestions. It is not a good idea to not share our teenage escapades with our teenagers.
