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How To Best Keep Teenagers On Track So They Live A Good And Productive Life

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It is often said that the teenage years are the most rebellious years of a child’s life. This is because they are dealing with a lot of things at this age like puberty, peer pressure, dating, and just youthful exuberance in general.  If we are honest, social media also plays a huge role in fueling this behavior. Children now have a lot of uncontrolled access to a lot of things on the Internet - good and bad.

 

In this article, we will be discussing some of the best strategies that parents or caregivers can implement to help keep their children positive and focused on the right life path. These tips are sure to give you a good advantage to raising a disciplined individual.

 

Most parents become fearful or concerned when their children are approaching this age, mostly because they are at the age where certain social issues like teenage pregnancy or drugs and alcohol abuse begin. Teenagers are becoming independent, and without the right guidance, they can easily slip away from the right track.


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It’s every parent’s dream to watch their child grow into a good and productive individual that can fend for themselves in the future, a child that they’ll be proud of. This is why parents must work on giving their children the best guidance and training possible.

 

Some parents don't really know the best ways to rear and guide their teenager, but they try their best anyways. They may be watching parenting videos, reading parenting books, and practicing what they learn. This is great, but the truth is that every child is different, and there is no master guidebook on raising children.

 

You just have to pick what works best for your child and hope for the best. Yes! You must hope for the best because some kids still turn out to be juvenile delinquents, criminals, and less than desirable individuals despite receiving all the best parenting tips in the book.


Effective Parenting Tips:

 

1.    Ditch The Parenting Books

Yes, ditch the parenting books. As we said earlier, every child is unique, and one book cannot tell you how to properly raise your child. If you have more than one child or if you are always around a lot of children, you would see that even twins have different behaviors.

 

So instead of relying on what one book says, try to understand your child and work with what you learn about them. Parenting books are not all bad because they can also be beneficial, but it becomes a problem when a parent uses them to replace their own abilities.

What if the parenting style recommended in your book is not the best for your child? What if it needs a few adjustments? Learn to trust your instincts as a parent or caregiver.

 

2.   Know When To Relax

Most parents become concerned when their children are entering into their teenage years from around 13 or 14 years old. This is because the child is becoming more independent, and sometimes parents might feel like they are losing control over their kids.

 

There are two ways in which this feeling of losing control over your child can affect a parent. The first one is by making parents feel the need to increase the intensity of discipline. When this happens, it will always seem as if your child is out to disobey you, so even the littlest things may annoy or aggravate you.

 

The other part of this is the fear of confrontation or conflict. When parents feel that they are losing control over their teens, they may want to avoid conflict with them to cope with this change.

 

None of these methods may be best; you just have to find a balance between obedience and freedom. If you emphasize obedience, it may obviously make a child obey you, but it can have an adverse effect on the child in the long term. They may fail to develop important decision-making skills needed for survival. But also, zero discipline doesn't help either. Find a balance between the two, know when to put your foot down, and monitor situations.

 

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3.   Keep The Communication Lines Open

Teenage years are the years with your child going through a lot of things like dating, puberty, and forming meaningful relationships and friendships. This can seem overwhelming to them, and they will need someone to talk with about these issues.

 

 Make sure you are there to listen to your teenagers when they need you. This will not only ensure that they’re not seeking advice from the wrong people, but it would also ensure that your child can find a confidant in you.

 

Make sure that your teenager can comfortably talk with you. If maybe due to some past parenting style, your child seems a little withdrawn, try to make things right by being patient enough so that your teenager can feel safe to open up to you.

 

4.   Give Your Child The Benefit Of The Doubt

Since teenagers can have such negative reputations, some parents may already view raising teenagers as a challenge. This mentality can have you feeling defeated even before the game begins. You don’t have to believe that all you can do is watch helplessly as your sweet children morph into unpredictable monsters.

 

This sets you and your teen up for some sad, unfulfilled years together. Negative expectations can actually encourage the very conduct you're trying to avoid. Believe that your teenager is different and would do better. Have positive expectations and set these expectations as goals for them.

 

Your teen aspires to be the finest version of themselves. As a parent, it is your responsibility to assist our children in this endeavor.


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5.   Prioritize Clear Boundaries, Rules, And Discipline

Discipline is about teaching your teen rather than punishing him or her. Set clear boundaries and discuss what behaviors are appropriate and undesirable to urge your teen to behave well. Make sure your teen knows exactly what’s expected of him or her concerning set boundaries and has fair and suitable repercussions for his or her actions. Setting clear boundaries also lets your teen know that you love and care about them and are unwilling to simply let them “go over the cliff” and fail.

 

While it's crucial to stick to your rules as much as possible, you can make exceptions for some things like bedtime if they consistently show that they can get up on time; they are becoming independent. Setting priorities allows you and your teen to practice negotiating and compromising.

However, think about how far you're willing to bend ahead of time. Don't compromise when it comes to limits for your teen's safety, such as substance misuse and sexual activity.


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Conclusion

 

Raising a teenager can be challenging yet rewarding. Teenagers face the risk of falling prey to many real or negative influences like peer pressure, dating, teen pregnancy, drugs, and alcohol. It is important to remember that good communication, listening, guidance, listening, rules, discipline, and most of all lots and lots of love are great to have between you and your teenager(s) when for them to live a good and productive life, and grow up to be responsible and independent adults who make the best decisions.

 

For more information on teenagers, click the link, below: (Disclaimer: Affiliate Advertising. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)

 

How To Raise And Adult: Break Free Of The Overparenting Trap And Prepare Your Kid For Success By Julie Lythcott-Haims (Author, Narrator), Macmillan Audio (Publisher)

 

Life Skills for Teens: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between Paperback – October 2, 2021 By Karen Harris (Author)

 

Boundaries With Teens: When To Say Yes, How To Say No By John Townsend (Author), Jay Charles (Narrator), Zondervan (Publisher)

 

References

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/26/heres-what-lessons-can-be-learned-from-parenting-in-the-netherlands.html

http://hopeforyourfamily.com/six-things-your-teen-needs-to-get-back-on-track/

https://dev.mytroubledteen.com/SearchResult/q/13-Tips-to-Help-You-Get-Your-Teenager-Back-on-Track/

https://www.sweetness-n-light.com/helping-your-teen-stay-on-track/

https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-teen-on-track

 


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