Teenage blues
Teen years are the best years where puppy love and admiration are experienced. And being in this stage, one will most probably feel confused. Accordingly, young people always have problems that they sometimes become rebellious though there are still some who listen to their parents. They are oftentimes faced with a number of pressures from peers, parents, school and environment.
And here are some gentle ways which help to wash teenage blues:
1. Use silence – it’s especially effective when a teen is agitated, noticeably upset, defensive, hostile or feeling down.
2. Be a kind presence – it’s good when parents intend to jump quickly to fix the problems when a teen is upset and needs advice. Though there are things that cannot be easily fixed by parents but please just be kind and obedient in their presence.
3. Be served with good food – perhaps you had a favorite aunt or grandparent that when you visited them, you felt relaxed and understood. Instead of serving advice or criticism, they served you something good to eat and you felt comforted. Go to them and request them to cook your favorite food to ease your feelings.
Most of the time, teens are misunderstood but it is just a sort of open communication. More so, what we have experienced and about to experience are part and parcel of growing up to become better individuals and children of God.
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