It is easy for us caregivers to say lots of not too pleasant things about teenagers but what we fail to realize is that we made them who they have become!....
Do you know that beyond providing for your children, you must be available, among others?
Take for instance a child who didn’t have real connection with his parents may grow into a teen who feel the need to act unruly just to be noticed or totally withdraw from everyone.....
My point exactly is that behind every defiant behavior is an underlying cause.
Teenagers need to be guided and to do that effectively, you must be available and connect with them.
Without information, you cannot help them directly and they are the ones who would give you the information you need to protect them.
Until they cooperate with you, trust you and share whatever issues bothering their minds with you, you cannot protect or counsel them.
We have seen several cases of where a teen was abused yet hide it from the parents because he/she was unsure of what the parents reaction would be or afraid of the rod.
You cannot be your child’s friend but you can deploy friendship as a tool to connect with them.
The earlier we recognize that parenting is about us first, the better it will be for all and sundry.
To create a better society where all of us will be safe,....we are have to do our bid.....seek knowledge non stop and look out for every other child in your area of influence.
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