Raising Teenagers to Be Confident in Themselves

The person who made the statement that our childhood years are the carefree years in our life, obviously does not remember the difficulties that went along with being a teenager. During this time of transition from childhood to adulthood, there are many different issues that need to be dealt with and the unfortunate thing is, many teenagers are left to themselves to act as a self guide during these times. Many parents allow this to happen, thinking that they are taking the easy way out but they end up making it more difficult on everybody involved.

There are many different issues that your child is going to be facing during the time that they are a teenager. Some of these issues you may be privy to, but others you may have no idea are occurring. Being introduced to the possibility of drugs, smoking, sex, alcohol and inappropriate behavior are all things that each and every teenager has to deal with, sometimes on a daily basis. When you are able to understand this, you will stand a much better chance of being able to guide your child properly.

One of the issues that many parents face when trying to help their teenagers is that a teenager does not always want to discuss personal issues with you. It is important for you to build a good rapport with your teenage child but to still give them the privacy, within boundaries, that they deserve and desire. It can be difficult for you to be able to successfully do this, as it will take perseverance in order for it to take hold. Once you start to break down the barriers, however, you would be surprised with how much influence you are able to give your teenager and how much self-confidence they will gain as a result.

Always caring for kids,

Maureen
http://TeenagersSelfEsteem.com