bizgrowthtv asked:

snipurl.com Tips for building confident children and how what we as parents might be saying to them in the current economy could shape their views on future career success. in this conversation Krishna De (www.bizgrowthnews.com) is in conversation with Dearbhla Kelly a career counsellor for teens and young adults in Ireland and discuss practical tips to support your children. As parents, we have a huge influence over our childrens career choice but as its challenging to predict the future of the world of work what guidance should we be giving our children? That is what we cover in the interview. You can access FREE articles, podcasts, online videos and masterclasses about building buzz about your business using social media by registering for Krishna’s free ezine at BizGrowthExpress.com

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.

By: Gerry Restrivera

About the Author:

♥♥♥ asked:


Why did you get the ticket and what did your parents do?
how much did the cop write the ticket up for also?

CatherineElisabeth asked:


Well…In my family there is a 13 year old and a 15 year old, and they both have cell phones, ipods, nice mac laptops, designer clothes, the newest game consoles and just about everything they could want. But, they are nice kids, they volunteer at animal shelters and crosslines, and they are respectful of their parents and teachers. You always hear about kids who are spoiled rotten and have push over parents, but these kids and parents aren’t like that. Was it a mistake to provide these kids with the toys, games, and electronics that seem to not make a difference in the nice, mature young adults they are today?