Supportive Parenting Perspectives - Sometimes That Is All Your Child Needs

Publié par Unknown on mercredi 24 septembre 2014

By Jhon Parker


There are all sorts of situations that pertain to parenting which can be everything from embarrassing to ridiculously funny. Frustration and anger are already a given so there's no need to mention them. When it comes to children it's completely accurate because they can be brutal when telling the truth even if they don't realize it. That's one of the excellent parts of being surrounded by kids and raising them.

The ongoing banter that goes on with parents and their teens when it comes to trusting them and allowing them to do new things will never end. We tend to feel that many parents genuinely want to trust their children. Perhaps a lot of them do trust their kids or think that they do. Yes, it makes a huge difference when young adults feel that they can be trusted. The main thing that parents will do is bestow trust with the intent of seeing what will take place. Then they just sit back and wait for their teens to make the right choices. Many times this is all that a parent can do. Basically, if you trust them, then you only have one choice.

Kids can be like lovable weasels. I'm making this comparison because once you've asked them or told them to do something, they will wiggle and struggle and basically do anything just to avoid doing what you want. But those are the precise times when you need to stand your ground, firmly. Your child will only consider the negative implications that he or she will find painful and not the reasons behind your decision, since you are the only one who really knows why you did what you had to do. And you know very well that it only takes you giving in once for all your future decisions to be tested constantly.

You can't change your decision, thereby letting the child win. It's also a good idea to show your child that no matter how hard they try, they won't get away with it. Was there ever a situation in your young life when your parents, or parent, let you do something knowing full well the outcome would be unpleasant? You can understand and appreciate that you were being taught a harsh lesson. However, it's probably a lesson you never forgot. These decisions are judgment calls you will have to make, and of course they are situation specific. While making their own decisions is a valuable lesson kids to learn, you need to make sure not to do it if the consequences are to o big.

For this reason it is imperative that you treat them like young adults. There are a few important ways in which this can be done. One approach is to offer them the territory they want so badly and speak to them like adults while showing them the expectations you have. It might be necessary to set some new rules around the house that are more in tune with the new status.

The whole parenting idea starts changing drastically once the kids grow up into teens. Even though there can be some important challenges, it can still be an enjoyable and rewarding time for the family.




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