For parents the most stressful years in parenting are perhaps the time when their kids turn into teenagers. Some parents have a strong belief that a strict approach to parenting the kids is a must. Others believe that it is best to give teenagers a free hand.
Encourage discussion.
Make use of the problem areas in your teen's development as an opportunity to teach him or her tricks of good decision-making.
Follow rules.
If you have set rules for your teen to follow, then make sure you are strict in them. A teen who knows that there are certain rules that cannot be overlooked will make an effort to follow them.
Do not ignore your teenager’s unfriendly attitude or regard it as normal teen behavior. If you ignore this at the start, then you will have to face all the more difficult situations later. Mind signs which can point towards such behavior as sleeping late, missing classes, etc.
Help set goals.
Parents often make the mistake of setting unreasonable goals for their teens. The expectations you have should be dependent on the abilities of your kids. Never shout at them if they fall short of their goals.
| A．Instead, encourage them and help them to find their faults and weaknesses. |
| B．However, the teen will not act this way if you are not firm about the whole thing. |
| C．Parents should enjoy some sports with their kids. |
| D．Parents should recognize that teen years are the time when kids want more personal space. |
| E．Both these approaches are, however, right and wrong. |
| F．This will turn him or her into a responsible adult. |
| G．If you see any such sign, talk to him or her without overreacting. |
