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As a mom of 4 two teens and 2 younger ones, its hard to find time for each of them. No matter how hard one tries the days fly by and things get in the way. Its hard to make sure you fit everything in.
No one likes to feel like they don’t matter or that they’re not wanted. Sometimes, however, teens feel that way even if their family isn’t aware of those feelings. That’s why it’s important to give your teen time and attention. You want them to feel like they are important, not only to you, but also the family as a whole.
Spending time together as a family is something that strong families do. Some teens are more independent than others, and may not need the extra time and attention. However, your teen may need your undivided attention on regular basis – more than you know. Since you know your teen best, you can determine how much time the two of you need to spend together.
Are they going through a hard time at school? They may need to know that you’re available to listen without judging them. You can encourage them by explaining some of the trouble you faced when you were their age. If they know that what they’re going through is common to teens, it may help them feel better about the situation and themselves.
They may have broken up with their boyfriend or girlfriend and need you to reassure them that it’s not the end of the world. You don’t want to give them platitudes about young love or time heals all wounds. Offer them a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen.
Perhaps your family has been affected by divorce and your teen feels like the split is their fault. It could also be that since their parents aren’t together anymore they’re feeling vulnerable and that their world has been torn apart. It’s times like this that teens need extra time and attention. You may want to concentrate on them to let them know the breakup of your marriage wasn’t their fault and that you’re not going anywhere. Reassure them that you and your spouse still love them but that you had problems that you couldn’t overcome.
Whatever the situation that makes your teen feel that they need you, you’ll want to know how can you spend more time with them? It’s not as hard as you think. In fact, it could be as easy as eating meals together each night instead of everyone running their separate ways.
You could also try taking up a shared hobby or sport. Has your teen always wanted to try rollerblading? Now would be the perfect time for both of you to take it up. If you have a teen daughter, you may want to spend time going through old photographs and create scrapbooks together – one for each of you.
It’s not really that important what you do to give your teen time and attention. What’s important is that you’re actually spending time together, talking, and listening to what they have to say. They want to know they matter and spending time with them can help accomplish this.
Experts agree that friends and peers are important to children and teens, but there’s no one that can compare to the influence a family has on them. When teens spend regular, quality time with their families, they get the type of support that only families can give. And that support can make a world of difference in their quality of life.
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This is absolutely true. It’s very important to spend time with them on a regular basis and talk about their lives as well as solutions to their problems. Many parents ignore this and that is a mistake.
When I was a teenager I often seek attention from my parents. I wasn’t contented in the attention that they are giving. I believe that these will help parents give a little bit more attention to teens.
The teenage year is a very sensitive stage of puberty. This is the time where they will start to learn about grown up things. Lack of attention may lead to negative result in their maturity. They may think that what they’ve experienced is what they should do when they have their own kids. Like what others say “Experience is the best teacher”.
Giving less or too much attention will be a critical turning point for a teenager. I give 2 thumbs up to this article. This is really going to make people especially parents realize that teenagers still need attention as much as the toddlers.
such a necessary thing for them to do it
i want to spend time going through old photographs and create scrapbooks together – one for each of you.
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It’s very necessary to pay attention to the kids and to look after them in order to keep him safe and secure.
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Nice post and that every parents has to read this article. Its true that every parents has to spent their time with them and has to more affectionate and to keep more attention on them. So, that they will love their parents and be friendly with their parents and they can share their problems also.
It’s true, parents who are around to listen and who take an active interest in their teens’ lives can make a huge difference. Kids get a large part of their self-worth from the love and approval their parents give them, so it’s a more important part of human development than many realize.