Teenagers Seek Freedom
From Parents’ Authority Not Parents
Teenagers, also known as adolescents, are at a rapid growing phase, second only to the period of infancy.
Preteens phase sets in pubertal and psycho-social changes. Children’s growing size and increasing capabilities raises their desire of independence. They dare in to the outside world and experiment new relationships. Personal-Social Relations Adolescents give an outward impression of confidence, but in reality are under confident. They strive for acceptance and popularity in their peer group. Parents need to give a lose rope to their adolescents, but they should not let go the hold.
Trusting parents' understanding support gives the growing youths the strength to deal with the mounting demands of scholastic achievements, sports activities, socialization and peer-group pressures. Parents’ support and ideals are crucial for the young adolescents.
Psychologically, during
teenage development,
the role models are from outside the immediate family. During adolescence the parents are set at back seat, which often creates a rift between parent-child relationship. It is important to note that teenagers seek freedom only from the authority of the parents and NOT from parents. Adolescents are yet children and no child will ever want to loose touch with the parents. Parents are their security and if the security is challenged, these children, who are already going through the turmoils of teens, will grip any available support, which could even be a wrong group. --- Danger! Youths from loving & supportive families feel the freedom to grow. Children, who have stable, warm, trusting and open relationship with their parents are better equipped to develop independence and grow into responsible adults. Without any apprehension they approach parents with queries on any high-risk situations, even if it was concerning drug use or sexual activity. No guilt complex holds them back from their progress towards adulthood. They do better in school, find it easier to stay out of trouble with the peer group and are less likely to become depressed or suicidal. Related topics for better understanding of your child in teens
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