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What Are The Problems Of Teenage And How To Handle Your Child?

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    Adolescents are at a particularly vulnerable age in their lives and these seven years, which are known as the teens, are bound to be fraught with physical, hormonal, emotional and mental changes and social conditioning problems.

    Teenagers are a rebellious lot and do not like to be told 'do's and don'ts', rules regarding etiquette, the right way to behave in every situation, etc. They hate the constant nagging of their parents and expect to be treated as a mature individual and not as a child. They tend to be influenced by, and sometimes copy, the mannerisms and behaviour of the person they idolise and consider their role model, and might also end up aping the wrong aspects of their idol's personality. This can include smoking, drinking, abusing, etc.

    Teenagers cannot stand being counselled even if it is for their own good. It is better to handle them like a mature grown-up dealing with a fellow adult, rather than insisting on their dishevelled appearance, untidiness and lack of help around the house. Engage them in fruitful activities that both of you enjoy doing and do not let their self-esteem issues get in the way by constantly taunting them, as they are at a very impressionable age.       
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    Aki 

    answered 3 years ago

      These seven years are most challenging years for most of the parents to handle such teens who are emotionally over driven, out of control. No Parenting technique, approach, talk, or change on your part will work until your child is motivated to listen to and follow your directions. Most children don't lack the ability to obey their parents or follow rules, they simply lack the motivation to do so. So I would say if parents  found that their children are indulged into activities that are consider unfavorable for parents, they need to intervene into the matter very efficiently. Like problems that children often encounter including; anger, substance abuse, school issues, self-esteem, arguing, motivation, interacting with family, and more. Programs like Home Intervention System is specially designed to be used for children as young as five years of age and up.The Home Intervention System was developed by administrators of schools and programs for struggling youth and has been adapted for home use. The Home Intervention System shows you how to motivate your teen to make changes just like they do in these schools and programs. The System utilizes a simple but powerful Attitude and Behavior Modification Program.
      I hope this information help a lot for parents of struggling youth.
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      Aterita 

      answered 6 months ago

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