Parenting Tips to Build Parent Teen Relationships
Having a problem with your teenager? Instead of focusing of the teen’s behavior start correcting your own behavior. Fixing your relationship is going to go a long way and here are some family relationship tips that can help you do just that.
1 ) Spend quality time with your kids. The more the better.
2 ) Engage them in conversation. Talk to them. Not just about difficult subjects, but get to know them and discuss all kinds of things.
3 ) Allow them to express their own thoughts and feelings. Just because their beliefs don’t fit in with yours, doesn’t mean they’re wrong. Take of f the robe and don’t judge them. Listen and try to understand.
4 ) Give your child as much control and independence as possible. It’s not worth fighting over the little things like what they wear or how they style their hair.
5 ) Know who your child is hanging out with and what they’re doing. Don’t nag. Work to develop an open, healthy relationship, so they will be willing to share this kind of information.
6 ) Allow them to bring friends in the home and get to know them. Always be cordial and polite to their friends, no matter how weird they may be.
7 ) Listen, Listen, Listen! Stop talking and listen. Don’t feel compelled to always hand out advice and commentary. Sometimes they just need someone to listen. Don’t try to answer every question. Be quiet and let them figure some things out themselves.
8 ) Always respect their privacy. Give them some space.
9 ) When issues arise, don’t let things turn into an argument. Discuss things diplomatically and remain calm.
10 ) Show and tell your kids you love them every single day. Ask them often if they know that you love them. Prove it to them by doing these steps over and over again.
Remember, teenagers are on the brink of adulthood and what you do now has a deep impact on the rest of their lives. Be sure you stay in your children’s lives and provide the supportive environment they need.
