Comments on: Does Anyone Have Any Good Parenting Tips?especially For Teens?

By: bluidvl4

bluidvl4 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:50:43 +0000

love them no matter what they do and remember what it was like when you were in the same place as them. Be firm with them don’t be afraid to pop there but when they need it and make up and tell them what they did wrong most of all prays them when they do things wright even little things and they will want to do good things.

By: kelsey30

kelsey30 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:43:58 +0000

Make them get a job, earn money themselves. Don’t!!!!! pay their car insurance.

By: pd

pd — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:48:38 +0000

show em whose boss

By: dreamer

dreamer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:13:56 +0000

hi its hard work being a parent of a teenager they all seem to know better than us! One thing I have learnt is if you say no – mean it. Also I don’t give in to mine – if they want something they have to earn it, otherwise they expect to get what they want and when they want it. If they tell you they hate you so much just remind them how much you love them – it mind wind them up a bit, but revenge is sweet! My daughter went to bed an angel one night and woke up a monster the next morning, she’s nearly 15 now and she’s lovely again. Hope I haven’t spoken too soon! They all grow up in their own time, give them some space and let them learn by their own mistakes. We can’t live their lives for them! Unfortunately. Good luck x

By: kickerbo

kickerbo — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:54:11 +0000

well me being a teenager can give you this advice. Until kids are doing something seriously wrong let them learn on there own. Giving us just a little more freedom really is apprechiated and you will get respect in return most of the time

By: fax_monk

fax_monk — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:20:47 +0000

Here’s something that doesn’t get done enough: Children getting their butt whooped by their parents. In this day and age, taking away their privileges when they do something bad isn’t enough. The only thing that will get it through their heads is a nice, painful beating. This will teach them that they cant always have things their way, and it lets them know that there are boundaries on what they can and cannot do.
Plus, its just so funny to watch it happen in public.

By: mopargra

mopargra — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:24:58 +0000

The best advice I can give you is pick your battles. Some things just aren’t worth fighting about. Also treat them with respect, talk with them, not down to them. As frustrating as teenagers are and as many times as you’d like to strangle them (don’t) they do grow up. Patience is the best key that I have found. Hang in there! It does get better!

By: cybereag

cybereag — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:16:08 +0000

I have two kids of my own (7&8), I had my eldest when I was 17 years old, I am the step mother of an 11 year old soon to be teen ( already begining to act like one), and a former ‘wild’ teen myself. I am also the older sister of a late blooming ‘wild’ teen ( my sister is 21 now and going nuts). I’d be happy to share anything you want to know, it’s hard without a specific question though.
I guess the main points I would stress(in random order):
1. Always put your children ahead of yourself.
2. Communication, from day one it is important to talk to your child, not just talk at them.
3. Consistancy, you have to be consistant in your schedules, discipline, and praise of your children.
4. Read! Read to them, as muc as possible, encourage thier imaginations and brains!
5. Respect, respect goes both ways, parents should listen to and respect thier childrens feelings.
6. Love! Love is all you need! Love your children adn trust your instincts. Listen to yourself.
7. When is doubt, seek help. If you don’t know the right answer, or are confused, ask your doctor, a teacher, your mom, whoever.
8. Celebrate life. It is easy to get caught up in work, or stress, or your own life. Don;t forget to take a break and go on a vacation, even if it is just a day off at the park for a picnic, enjoy your time with them while you can.
9. Let go. SOmetimes you just have to let go, let them find thier own way.
10. Don;t let go. wether they are 8 or 18 hug and kiss them everyday and say I love twice a day !

By: Balalaka

Balalaka — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:33:05 +0000

lol my best advice is dont have kids lol

By: Jake Bananna

Jake Bananna — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:42:27 +0000

I include my kids in household decisions. Recently I got really concerned about the dangers and liabilities of having a trampoline in the yard. I downloaded facts about trampoline safety and stats about accidents involving trampolines, my older boy read them to the younger kids.
I said what do you think? they said lets get rid of it.
There were no complaints and I came across as willing to respect their decision, I got a lot of mileage out of that.
I give my kids choices I am willing to live with. they treat me with respect when I say a decision has to be mine because sometimes I have to accept the fact that they make decisions I support but do not agree with.
always let your kids know you love them. when they are in trouble remind them, you are bothered by their actions, you hate what they might do, but you love them. thats my two cents. ciao.