EASY PARENTEEN

Parents have the wonderful privilege of being teenagers twice in their lifetime. First as teens themselves and being parents of teens. This experience allows them to manage their teens, knowing it is the most challenging stage of a child’s life. Teens are exposed to a variety of external and psychological problems. Faced with hormonal changes, puberty, societal and parental forces, work and school pressures, the youngster is a complicated jumpstart for their parents. Many teenagers believe their parents misunderstand them. Their feelings and beliefs must be affirmed, especially if the affirmation comes from their parents. Parents should approach their children coping with adolescent growth concerns with caution and a kind demeanour to discuss the matter.