Dealing with a New Teenager?
- Remember this is a difficult and growing point in your child's life they are almost an adult
- Look into drivers education courses, this is the 'stress-free' way to teach them how to drive
- Discuss working permits and what you expect if your teenager goes out for a job
- Choose your battles carefully, teenagers will test their grounds - Is it worth arguing about or can you be flexible?
- Peer pressure is on in many ways, be open to talk about anything
- Offer a haven and let friends visit your house and hang out, they'll be out of trouble and you can keep an eye on them
- Stay involved, if they are enjoying activities ask if they need a ride, stay to watch, etc
- Start a money management system and help them learn to manage their money
- Teenagers rebel, if its just a phase and your teen isn't doing any harm to themself or in danger of harming themself try to have an open mind about what they are doing
- Talk to them as adults when its appropriate, and let them know when it's not appropriate
- Have ground rules, curfew, homework etc...discuss them, and talk about trust with your teen
posted by Jane
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