Are you confused why your teen behaves in a certain way? What are the needs of teenagers and why don't they understand their parents?
Are you a parent of teen, a grandparent, a teenager yourself, or teacher who is dealing with teens? It is a truth that most parents have issues dealing with teenager in every corner of world. All parents face more or less same situation.
Teen behavior is always full of doubts and suspicions. There are attitude problems, grade issues, competition, hanging out with the crowd, and gaining independence -- all concerns of parents with teens. In general, teens are underestimated or overestimated by their elders. Social connection, respect, digital technology are concerns of both parents and teens. Communication is always a major issue.
Parents, do you find that your child is sweet as sugar one day and another, he or she is hot as a spice? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you. The problem arises for various reasons; mainly both parties are dealing with their own goals, values, and beliefs.
Adapting a new methodology and connecting with a teen brings on parental delusion; either parents do not accept teen behavior because of their rigidness or teens want their own identity and independence. It does not mean that parents have lost their role. There are certain strategies and tips to channelize teens in the proper direction.
What is on the minds of teens? Their rapid physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development makes them confused, and they tend to behave in ways never seen before. When you learn their actual mindset, the journey of parenting a teen can be a cake walk. They need you, your love, your care, your understanding, your support, and your respect.
I have done personal research on teen and parent issues with my two wonderful teens. I am a lecturer by profession while engaged with teens for fifteen years. After observing their behavior, meeting with other parents, and finding solutions, I made up my mind to deliver various problem-solving strategies to you to bridge the gap between parents and teen for a more harmonious and healthy development.
A teen's best friend should be a parent; and believe me, if you are the best friend of your teen, you have conquered the lives of your teen, yourself, and your family. It does not stop here, as what you are inculcating in your teen will be further carried on by your teen as an ideal parent of their own children.
Parents knows their children best, and perhaps no other can give you suggestions and guidance. But this book is a small help for parents to understand your teen's phase with all the common problems and mistakes, some of which may end up losing your child.
The seeds you sow of care and support will grow best saplings. Then on the journey to maturity, these seeds become adult trees. They will bear colorful fruits and flowers with aromatic fragrance in the hands of their parents. It takes nutrients, water, air, sunshine, and the proper temperature. Besides natural things, the sapling/teen needs a check-up for clearing weeds and other harmful things. Thus, you add the best fertilizer.
Your teen needs care for his or her basic elements of growth like the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social realms. Teens need protection and support from the family to clear all the unwanted weeds from the environment that hampers child development. This effort and care will make your saplings into strong, mature trees. What type of tree do you want?
Why lose your child? Come on for the journey with me. Enable your teens mature with confidence and grow happy as healthy adults. Come with me for a Walk Through Your Teen's Mind.
