by Mighty mighty bigmac

Rossi asked:


Say the parent got a kitchen knife and chased the teenager around with an angry look on their face, and the teenager thought the parent was going to stab them. What effect would this have on the teenager later in life?

(And no, this didn’t just happen to me. I’m just curious.)

-=747=- asked:


I mean I’m 14 and I find time to ride my motorcycles and I tend to stay away from kids my age because I know how shallow and no matter how ‘mature’ they ACT to be they are still just so young and they couldn’t possibly know what it is to be an adult and know how this world works…why can’t people my age just realize that themself and go on and move on from stupid fads and being so pouty and miserable…maybe that’s because i have great parents who are never mean to me…who knows! But why are you miserable teens?

Being a parent and learning to raise teenagers could be a real challenge for you and your kids. Teenagers are generally stubborn since this is the age where they are beginning to seek independence and developing their own identity. As a parent you need skills and knowledge on how to deal with teens to successfully create a good relationship with your teenage kids. Here are some tips:

Be a good example. Parents should be a living example of their kids. Practice what you preach. You can effectively raise teenagers and make them responsible young adults if you are a good example to them.  

Listen. One way to raise teenagers is to listen and pay attention to them. Teenage kids are entering a new dimension in their life, thinking that they are already adults and ready to face the world.  Although in most cases this not true, you have to recognize that teenagers are more mature than kids but they are not mature enough to decide for themselves and they need you. You need to listen to them, if they are trying to act as an adult, you also have to listen and treat them as an adult. You have to give them the chance to say what is on their minds before you **** in and say what you think.

Put yourself in their shoes. Another thing you can do to raise teenagers is to put yourself in their position. You were once a teenager and you know how challenging and difficult being a teenager. But bear in mind that things and situations now are different from the time you were on your teens. While it is not easy to raise teenagers, you have to understand that your teenage kids are facing new different challenges and difficulties.   

Acknowledge their opinion. Although you do not have to always agree on their opinion and you need to set rules and boundaries, it is still important to make them feel that their opinion matters. If you believe in them and to what they can do, they will act in more responsible ways. If you underrate their opinions they may feel belittled making them more stubborn.

You can successfully raise teenagers if you are always there to give them guidance, love and understanding. Did you know that there are simple but amazing methods for raising teenage kids? Raising your teen doesn’t have to be an ordeal for you and your kids. Learn how you can enjoy a calm, peaceful, and fulfilling relationship with your teen. Discover how to raise teenagers visit Teenager Parenting 101.

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By: Gerry Restrivera

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Maci asked:


If the teenager thought that the parent was really going to stab them and kill them, it only happened once, and no one ever mentioned it again.

Also, would you believe the parent if they said right after that that they were just kidding?

KILI asked:


no i’m not tryin to become an adult. i’ve had a lot of **** to put up with in my life. i have a successful road ahead of me baby or no baby. i jus want to start my family and not make the mistakes my parents did. i’m goin to be the best mother 15 or not. i jus need advice on going about it.

allittakes asked:


When you are still teenagers VS when you are in adult now?
remember when you are still a minor, your parents, your friends did tell you to do this, or do not do this in someway, which you might not have any idea. And now you are adult, you have your have experienced in someway, an have your own opinions on it, what opinion do you have that you want to share?