What’s the most tricky phase of life? No points for the answer because we all know what it is – teenage. This phase is tricky not just for the individuals who go through the personal transition, but it is equally tricky for their parents. Is there any way to deal with this challenge in a manner that helps out all? There most certainly is. But it calls for a bit of loosening up from both sides – the parents as well as the teenagers.
The ‘kite’ analogy
Teenagers are sort of like kites that would obviously make their parents the ones flying the kite. The trick in kite flying is to know when to help your kite gain some height by letting loose a bit and when to pull it back, making sure that it doesn’t get damaged or detached. That right balance and frame of mind is key while dealing with teenagers
Changing roles – but are we ready to change?
During childhood, parents make decisions for their kids. Rebellion is minimum and it can be easily overruled. The marked change in the early days of teenage, which are also the days of transition is the strong rebellious tendency. The teenager craves for more freedom. But how do parents react to this? Are we ready to pull back and let our kites loose a bit? Doubts pop up in the minds of parents. What if they get hurt? They are still children and so aren’t they supposed to be protected? Let’s get one thing straight. They are adolescents now and not children. Trying to force your will on them would only make them more rebellious. A more prudent way forward is the intellectual route. Sit them down and explain the situation at hand. Tell them why it is advisable that they should follow your guidance. Let them know that you respect their intellect and capacity to make decisions. To try to shield them would be disastrous as then your kite will never be able to rise high.
How to smoothen the transition?
A smooth transition is something that helps everyone. The key to this is planning for it way ahead. The secret ingredient – nurturing a bond with your kid in childhood. A special bond backed with special memories makes it hard for your kids to turn over rebellious. The bond will act as a check on your teenager. Even if a conflict does break out, the bond gives both the parents and the teenagers the opportunity to revisit memories and reconcile with one another.
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