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Parenting Teenagers With Rules And Limitations
By Janine Jensenoris
Teenagers have been the butt of hundreds of sitcom
jokes. New parents or those with young children are
warned about those dreaded "teenage years",
when rebellion sets in and trouble begins.
Parents tell horror stories about sneaking out, disrespect
and even tales of alcohol or drug abuse. It is enough
to make any would-be parent run for the hills. Parenting
teenagers is a whole different story than being the
parent of a small child.
Okay, so maybe it is not as bad as all that. Being
the parent of a teenager is a lot different than having
an elementary aged child, toddler or an infant. There
are a different set of problems that are very age specific,
that each parent must eventually face.
Managing Your Children With A Set Of Rules And Limitations
There is no avoiding it; countless parents have wished
it could be so. Parenting teenagers and small children
all have one basic commonality. Both require a set of
rules and limitations. Some parents have a much more
relaxed system than others do. The parenting teens must
differ on is the actual nature of the rules.
One example of a big difference is that children will
not be dealing with issues such as dating and curfews.
Laws in most cities have a weekday curfew and a weekend
curfew for people beneath the age of eighteen.
Protecting Your Children
This is to provide a structure to protect children.
It is these guidelines for review that parents seek
to undertake as well. Parenting classes and magazines
advise that most teens seek rules even if they do not
outwardly show it. Giving them a strict curfew and letting
them know what is okay and what is wrong is a way to
guide them in choices they must make.
Any parent of a teen can attest that expressing physical
affection is a hit and miss situation. Teens want their
own autonomy and are easily embarrassed in front of
their friends if a parent wants to hug or kiss them.
It is nothing personal. It is just a phase and it will
pass. The important thing is to let them know that they
are loved regardless of their actions.
Talking To Other Parents Of Teenagers To Find Solutions
Parenting teenagers is something all parents must go
through. It is a rite of passage for both adult and
growing child. It can be frustrating for both sides
but there is help available.
Many parents find solace in talking to other parents
of teenagers or talking to counselors. A great place
to turn to for advice is the teen’s school counselor.
He or she deals with enough teenagers to know how to
communicate effectively.
A Grand Adventure
It is not just parenting rights that exist, teens have
rights as well. They should be allowed to express themselves
within reason and always while maintaining respect.
They have the right to a safe household.
They have the right to happiness and love. They have
the right to a quality education and to have their needs
met. This may not mean the newest iPod but it means
that they have food, shelter, clothing and protection
from those that would harm them. Parenting teenagers
is a grand adventure and one that can turn out with
a very happy ending.
About the Author:
Janine Jensenoris is an author of relationships, social skills and dating articles including
Mother Daughter Relationships,
Social Skills Lessons,
Abusive Relationships,
Difficult People,
Marriage Crisis,
Anger Management,
Interracial Relationships,
Chat Site,
Real Friends,
Adult Party Favors,
Conversation Starters.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
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