Generational differences are real and we are together in this insurmountable parenting journey, It’s a difference of opinion and with love and a few compassionate gestures we can get through it together!! Below are a few strategies, to bridge the generational divide and stay connected with your teenager.

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Current Perspectives for Researchers and Practitioners suggests that connection can begin with paying close attention to their likes and dislikes, their perspectives, their strengths and weaknesses, and practicing your listening skills. You would be surprised at how much we can learn about them just by observing the details.

Lack of Judgement.

Teenagers can often be hesitant to share details about their daily lives with their parents for fear of judgment. They are their own person, and hearing them without judgment will enable them to process their emotions.

Build the Generational Gap

You can have conversations with your children about almost anything. From “What is the first thing on your bucket list” to “What are the most important values you would like to see in a friend?” Having regular conversations on multiple topics brings in an exchange of thoughts and ideas from varying generations, allowing them to become more empathetic and understanding toward each other.

Role modeling

Don’t worry that children never listen to you, worry that they are watching you. Being a parent makes you a role model. The majority of learning happens through mirroring. So, if you want your child to develop a habit, the best way for them to learn is to watch you.

Guide

The teenage years are typically a time when many adolescents feel lost in various aspects of their lives, such as career choices, new relationships, or religious beliefs. Due to this, many get into depression, anxiety, bad habits, drugs, etc. Guide and empower them allowing them to step into fear and learn from their mistakes. Empowerment leads to growth.

Encourage Independence

As children grow into teenagers, they like to explore and do things by themselves. Of course, we can’t give them the freedom to do everything, but step by step, allow them to push boundaries. This will slowly help them to adapt and equip themselves with the practicalities of life.

Transparency

Certified Life Coach in Virginia: Authenticity is a quality that is very important for a parent to inculcate. If a parent is authentic with what they think and what they believe, it creates a sense of vulnerability on both sides whereby it creates a safe space and builds trust and respect.

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