What parents should know about their teens?

10 Essential Things Parents Need to Know About Raising Teens

• They Are No Longer Your Little Munchkins, but…
• Build Trust.
• Don’t Snoop.
• Keep Communication Lines Open.
• Be Patient.
• Show an Interest in Their Hobbies.
• Pick Your Battles Well – Don’t Always Say No.
• Have ‘THE’ Talk Before It’s Too Late.

What is most important for parents to be aware of during the teen years?

The ability to talk openly about problems is one of the most important aspects of the parent and child relationship. Developing this relationship and open communication takes time, persistence, and understanding. The relationship develops gradually by spending time with the teen.

What do parents of teenagers want?

Young people going through the process of adolescence need what they have always needed from their parents. They want your love, your support, your encouragement, your nurture, acceptance and attention.

Do teens know what to expect from their parents?

Teens might act unhappy about the expectations their parents place on them. Still, they usually understand and need to know that their parents care enough about them to expect certain things such as good grades, acceptable behavior, and sticking to the house rules. If parents have appropriate expectations, teens will likely try to meet them.

How can I tell if my teenager needs professional help?

Parents can help each other keep track of the kids’ activities without making the kids feel that they’re being watched. A certain amount of change is normal during the teen years. But too drastic or long-lasting a switch in personality or behavior may signal real trouble — the kind that needs professional help.

How do I get my teenager to change his/her appearance?

Teens want to shock their parents and it’s a lot better to let them do something temporary and harmless; save your objections for things that really matter, like tobacco, drugs and alcohol, or permanent changes to their appearance. Ask why your teen wants to dress or look a certain way and try to understand how your teen is feeling.

How can parents support teens who are struggling with life passages?

Parents need to look out for camps, religious and non-religious youth groups, teen tours, and local youth centers and recreational programs that provide time for teens to come together with sensitive leaders to talk about questions generated by their life passages. 2. Silence and Solitude