Adolescence is the most fascinating period in life during which considerable biological, cognitive, moral as well as social development occurs. It is a period of heightened emotionality and it is also considered as a period of stress and storm.
Parents have great responsibility in supporting adolescence in making an easy transition from a dependent child to an independent successful adult. Ensure an environment of appreciation, love and understanding at home. Share mutually enjoyable activities. Be firm but empathetic with teenagers. Remain always connected with adolescents by maintaining good communicating skills. Set reasonable limits, set clear and reasonable, mutually acceptable rules, infuse hope trust and confidence in teenagers.
Monitor the peer group of teenagers without being too intrusive. Allow some privacy and promote talents.
Do not be too authoritative, don’t be autocratic, do not be too much permissive, do not criticise unnecessarily, don’t be overambitious and avoid undue comparisons.
When conflicts arise: listen and discuss the problems, use appropriate problem solving strategies, identify the best solution and implement it.
Use professional help from experts in adolescent guidance, when: disagreement develops with teenagers which is difficult to solve, adolescents do not open up, deterioration of scholastic performance occurs,
emotional or behavioural problems occurs, sleep disturbance occurs and
there is inability to concentrate in studies.
Parents have a major role in the personality development of adolescents. Through proper parenting techniques, we can make adolescence the most beautiful and enjoyble period in life of our childern. We can also guide them towards a successful and happy adulthood.