| The transition from kids to teenagers can be | | | | gadgets or clothes because they need to feel |
| difficult for most youngsters and their parents. | | | | that they belong. |
| Parents for one have to accept the painful reality | | | | 3. Trust them. |
| that their children have grown into young adults | | | | Trust your children that they are responsible |
| and the corresponding pressure from peers, | | | | enough for their actions. DO not be overly |
| media, and growing demands of school work. This | | | | protective of them. Chances are they will |
| stage can be full of conflicts especially if parents | | | | appreciate your trust and they will even thank |
| fail to understand and accept the changes that | | | | you for it. |
| their children undergo. Here are a few ways for | | | | 4. Don't believe that they no longer need your |
| parents to deal with this stage: | | | | help since they're grown ups. Always be available |
| 1. Realize that their attitudes will change. | | | | to lend them a helping hand. The truth is that |
| Teenagers go through a stage wherein they can | | | | teenagers appreciate it when their parents are |
| be disrespectful and rude. They also show | | | | concerned in what's going on with their lives. |
| unpleasant attitude. However, do not fret because | | | | 5. Allow them to grow up as individuals. |
| this is just a stage they will surely outgrow. | | | | Remember that some of life's most important |
| 2. Understand that teens need to belong. | | | | lessons are learned through mistakes. Let them |
| It is normal for teenagers to ask for latest | | | | have the confidence to solve their problems. |