Almost all the problems of adult life - from the distant adolescence. Many parents make the mistake of believing that a child is almost grown up and does not require special attention. This is a profound mistake. Teenager requires attention and control on the part of adults much more than kid kindergarten age. Despite appearances, it is not yet an adult, so deal with it we must, respectively.
It is necessary to help the young person to understand the realities of life, the answers to very important questions of life, he was not looking for the World Wide Web, and their parents. Configure it tastes, but do not impose their views in an authoritarian manner.
Do not rush to give a sharply negative assessment of adolescent tastes, otherwise it will become isolated in itself, and you will be difficult to re-establish contact with him. Youth tastes are changing rapidly, and if you make it appear that you are not shocked, then a teenager he quickly depart from it.
With a teenager must be constantly and talk a lot, so he did not feel lost and alone in this world. Teenager peculiar mood swings, because your child is going through hormonal jolt. You will be required maximum indulgence and understanding.
It can not be forgiven just outright rudeness. Be careful and his behavior. Do not close your eyes to the fact that the school use drugs, assuring himself that his son - a drug addict or a daughter - a drug addict are only for others.
Watch out for his speech in the presence of a teenager. You - adults with established views, and the fact that you said "in the heart" without thinking, may postpone a huge imprint on the mind of a teenager and have serious consequences.
Do not gossip, do not gloat and do not complain to life. It is not necessary to burden the fragile shoulders of teen problems of family relations. Some parents (especially single mothers), like pathetic, declining teen to his side. This absolutely can not do. Mother in the eyes of a teenager should look strong mentally, confident and loving life.
Do not forget that a large percentage of suicides falls on Adolescence, and this often leads to the unstable situation in the family, depression and confusion. Be optimistic, and your child will understand that the reality is not so terrible, that any problems can be solved when there are a loving and understanding parents.
