Emily Chan
The teen years pose a significant challenge for most families. It’s a time when conflict begins to arise in the family.
Teenagers are growing up in a world that is becoming increasingly complex, and they often feel like no one really understands them, especially their parents.
As a result, teens start acting up. They’re having mood swings and displaying blatant disrespect. Parental authority no longer has any effect, and suddenly, your baby seems like a stranger.
You may feel frightened and unequipped to handle this phase, causing you to lash out in return. However, if you want to maintain a good relationship with your teen, you’ll want to learn how to keep the peace between you two.
TikToker Aly (@alypain) is a parenting expert, and she’s describing three things that teenagers wish their parents knew.
With these parenting tips in your toolbox, help your teen blossom into the person they were always meant to be.
Number one: teenagers can’t always describe what they’re feeling, even though those feelings are coming out of them.
They’re experiencing these emotions for the first time; therefore, they are unfamiliar with how to even begin talking to you about them. Their behavior might be driving you crazy, but believe me; it’s driving them crazy, too.
As a parent, try to validate your kid’s feelings and be compassionate with their boundaries. Remember that your teenager is doing their best to navigate the changes happening in their life.
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