Humans are very emotional beings. Especially teenagers going through puberty. Many families living with teenagers have various problems. Teenagers change as they grow, both physically and mentally, and their behaviour changes too.

I remember the time when I was barely able to think for myself. Life was care-free. Parents took care of everything and children just did whatever they want. Whatever parents say we do. Unable to make choices, and always dependant on others. Teenagers however, are able to think for themselves, make choices. They are on the way to growing into an adult. Too often, parents treat teenagers the way they treated them when they were mere toddlers. Instructions are given without thinking, choices decided beforehand by parents. Teenagers are void of freedom. They get pulled down, often they feel annoyed or "pissed off" in their own words.

Very often we hear teenage friends scolding their parents, obviously behind their back. As teenagers get older, its natural for them to get more defiant towards their parents. Parents will find that they are getting "separated" from their teenagers. They try to bond more with them. The thing these youngsters want more than anything would be freedom. Family outings, gatherings, are all complete wastes of time to them. They want to do things on their own, have their time. Don't intrude my privacy, they would say. Parents must learn to understand these teenagers' feelings, give them what is necessary. Teenagers who are schooling come home exhausted and the first thing they would be asked would be, "How was your day?", followed by, "Do you have any homework?" Let these young people have some rest, why bombard them with questions when they are at in that state?

However although teenagers maybe defiant at times, they still are human beings after all, not monsters. They have feelings too. When they feel down and out or depressed, parental support and love is always the remedy. Give them the support they need and also, very importantly, the encouragement to make them get up on their feet and continue their journey of life.

During puberty, teenagers start to show interest towards other people of the opposite sex. Things such as girlfriends or boyfriends pop up very soon. During this stage of life, it is natural for these teenagers to show affection to others. However at this stage, most are probably still in their secondary schools or junior colleges. Having partners at this crucial part of their lives, which is when they are suppose to study, would be harmful towards the teenagers studies. They are still unable to control their emotions effectively and dangerous things such as underage sex would occur. Things such as starting relationships can wait. One's education is very important. Why ruin one's future over just a relationship? Parents should advice their children, keep an eye of them and make sure they understand the outcomes of such things.

Something that would affect how teenagers behave would be how parents themselves behave. What is the use of telling your child to spend wisely while you splurge on branded goods wastefully? What is the use of telling your child to keep healthy while you smoke? Parents are the very examples the children follow. Children learn what the adults do, mimic them, and make them habits. Children with polite parents for example would learn quickly to be polite. Children with rude parents for another example would also, unfortunately, to be rude. So parents, please set a good example for the children to follow.

The upbringing of the child is very important as it moulds him or her into what he or she is going to be like when he or she is an adult. The child's behavious heavily reflects on his upbringing and his family background. Families must nurture these teenagers, they are the future of the country as well. Parents cherish your children, this is probably the most important. How can a child who is shown no love, be able to know how to care for others?

Commanding these teenagers respect is very important. The family would be much happier this way. Without respect for the parents, how would one expect the family to be happy? Definitely the teenagers would defy the parents or in very serious cases, hate their parents. Gaining their respect is especially important. The formula as many know, is to show respect to others, then others would show respect to you. You reap what you sow, is what many people say.

Never give up trying to help these teenagers. Show them the love, care and respect you can give and surely, they would respect you.

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Humans are very emotional beings. Especially teenagers going through puberty. Many families living with teenagers have various problems. Teenagers change as they grow, both physically and mentally, and their behaviour changes too.

I remember the time when I was barely able to think for myself. Life was care-free. Parents took care of everything and children just did whatever they want. Whatever parents say we do. Unable to make choices, and always dependant on others. Teenagers however, are able to think for themselves, make choices. They are on the way to growing into an adult. Too often, parents treat teenagers the way they treated them when they were mere toddlers. Instructions are given without thinking, choices decided beforehand by parents. Teenagers are void of freedom. They get pulled down, often they feel annoyed or "pissed off" in their own words.

Very often we hear teenage friends scolding their parents, obviously behind their back. As teenagers get older, its natural for them to get more defiant towards their parents. Parents will find that they are getting "separated" from their teenagers. They try to bond more with them. The thing these youngsters want more than anything would be freedom. Family outings, gatherings, are all complete wastes of time to them. They want to do things on their own, have their time. Don't intrude my privacy, they would say. Parents must learn to understand these teenagers' feelings, give them what is necessary. Teenagers who are schooling come home exhausted and the first thing they would be asked would be, "How was your day?", followed by, "Do you have any homework?" Let these young people have some rest, why bombard them with questions when they are at in that state?

However although teenagers maybe defiant at times, they still are human beings after all, not monsters. They have feelings too. When they feel down and out or depressed, parental support and love is always the remedy. Give them the support they need and also, very importantly, the encouragement to make them get up on their feet and continue their journey of life.

During puberty, teenagers start to show interest towards other people of the opposite sex. Things such as girlfriends or boyfriends pop up very soon. During this stage of life, it is natural for these teenagers to show affection to others. However at this stage, most are probably still in their secondary schools or junior colleges. Having partners at this crucial part of their lives, which is when they are suppose to study, would be harmful towards the teenagers studies. They are still unable to control their emotions effectively and dangerous things such as underage sex would occur. Things such as starting relationships can wait. One's education is very important. Why ruin one's future over just a relationship? Parents should advice their children, keep an eye of them and make sure they understand the outcomes of such things.

Something that would affect how teenagers behave would be how parents themselves behave. What is the use of telling your child to spend wisely while you splurge on branded goods wastefully? What is the use of telling your child to keep healthy while you smoke? Parents are the very examples the children follow. Children learn what the adults do, mimic them, and make them habits. Children with polite parents for example would learn quickly to be polite. Children with rude parents for another example would also, unfortunately, to be rude. So parents, please set a good example for the children to follow.

The upbringing of the child is very important as it moulds him or her into what he or she is going to be like when he or she is an adult. The child's behavious heavily reflects on his upbringing and his family background. Families must nurture these teenagers, they are the future of the country as well. Parents cherish your children, this is probably the most important. How can a child who is shown no love, be able to know how to care for others?

Commanding these teenagers respect is very important. The family would be much happier this way. Without respect for the parents, how would one expect the family to be happy? Definitely the teenagers would defy the parents or in very serious cases, hate their parents. Gaining their respect is especially important. The formula as many know, is to show respect to others, then others would show respect to you. You reap what you sow, is what many people say.

Never give up trying to help these teenagers. Show them the love, care and respect you can give and surely, they would respect you.

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