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Teens and You |
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by Marlena  (January 2007) (rank 12th) |
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I don't have any teens myself, but it wasn't long ago that I was one and I have two teenage nieces also.
- When you talk to teens you need to talk to them with out lecturing them but just talking to them like you would your friend, but still being a parent.
- Always be there for them, but remember that they need there space
- Little things mean a lot. Make sure you tell them you love them often. My mother told me everyday that she loved me and often put a paper heart in my lunch. Just don"t do it to a boy, they take things much different then a girl.
- Be there for them always. They need to know that they can come to you anytime to talk.
- Listen to them, you don't need to be the one always talking.
- Be part of there world. Try watching there shows and listening to there music. Maybe take them for lunch and a trip to the mall. Really get to know what they like and do.
- If you have done something wrong make sure you admit to it.
- Attend there school concerts, sport games stuff like that any extra stuff that your child may do.
- Be interested in what they do in school and during the day, just don't be to needy for information
Just some things I thought would help you better keep in touch with your teen. Teens are so hard to understand so the more you know the better.
