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5 Words Your Teenager Wanted To Hear From Parents

Every parent loves his/her child, including grown up teenagers.

Most working parents are busy with work 6 days a week, spending no time for their children at home but they should let them know how much they love them.

Don’t let them feel neglected or cast aside..

No doubt that little children love to hear sweet words from parents such as “I love you dear” and more .

It is easier to express your love to your toddler and school age children because they are still young and innocent, need your tender loving care more than their older siblings.

However, it is difficult to express parent love and care towards grown up teenagers as they had reached puberty and into the phase of adulthood.

They find that these sweet words are cheesy and mushy words that would give them goosebumps.

My teenagers told to buzz off when I said “I love you” to her.

I know that she doesn’t mean to be rude because she is embarrassed and shy.

So, what are the words that our teenagers wanted to hear from us ( parents)?

 

Here are 5 tips what you should say to your teenagers

Be proud of your child’ ability – drawn by peachpurple

# 1 – I am PROUD of you

  • find out what are the things that your teenager did to make you proud.
  • Don’t just misjudge her for all her negative elements.
  • She may have hidden talent for a skill in arts or handcrafts
  • She is good at self study in a difficult subject that others cannot cope with.
  • She can make his own decision without you (parents) to worry for her

 

#2 – I support your decision

  • Whatever you do, I will support your decision– that is what your teenager needed most when in time of need of support or confidence
  • Remember that what you want for your teenager’s future doesn’t indicate that she will follow your ideas or suggestions.
  • A family of doctors may not have future generation of doctors. Teenagers interest are different from parents. Let them decide on their occupation, it is time for them to learn to take responsibilities of their own life too.
  • Give them words of confidence even though you are against of her decision. Don’t control your teenagers forever. They are not your puppets.

 

Saying sorry is a big step for parents- drawn by peachpurple

#3 – I am sorry

  • When parents are at fault due to misjudgments or misunderstanding, it is wise to apologize to your teenagers .
  • Parents should set a good example to your own children, to show them that it is alright to admit mistakes eventhough you are an adult.
  • You are not down-grading your status as “parents” because everyone makes mistakes, nobody is perfect in this world.
  • Instead, you will gain RESPECT, HONOR and GRATITUDE .
  • Your teenager will learn to admit her own mistakes instead of pushing the blame on others.

 

 

#4 – You are special

  • This is a magic word that shouldn’t be used often. Otherwise it will not be useful again.
  • Special” is a word that makes you teenager to feel appreciated for being herself, for her success and for being your daughter.
  • It will give a huge impact on your teenager’s self esteem, confidence and boost her ego too.
  • Help her to feel “special” , wanted, the importance of her existence in this family.
  • Boost family bonding

 

# 5 – You are beautiful / pretty /handsome/outstanding

  • These words of praises helps your teenager to have confidence in herself.
  • Some teenagers knew that they are not good looking compare to their friends, siblings or cousins.
  • Your words of praises is what they needed most to make them feel they are pretty or handsome in parents eye of view.
  • Don’t over brag your teenager’s appearance infront of other parents. Do it moderately.
  • Praises help them to socialize with strangers with confidence and strength to move forward.

 

Have you said these words to your teenager lately?

Well, it is time to do so!

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    • My mom and dad never said all of these to me. I agree that parents should tell these to their teenager children so that they wont feel neglected. When I was in elementary I am the salutatorian of my class. I always join academic contests and fortunately, I often win. Other people especially my teachers tell me that they are very proud of me and my parents are so lucky to have me. While my parents? They never told me that. They always care more about my younger siblings and that made me think that I am and will never be important to them. How I wish now that I am in college they can tell me those words even just for once.

    • I do agree that we need to praise the children as a sign of acknowledgement to their great achievements in life. Open communication is also important for them to understand certain situation especially family matters. Children are more understandable and exposed to social norms. That is, we need to guide them along the way to maturity.

    • You have just given me a head start on parent hood. this is something that i will hold very close to my heart, to always remember those points that you have shared. Yes it is true that teenagers shy away from somethings because they don't want to be seen as kids. but thee is always a way of letting them know that they are loved even though you don't tell them. very informative.

    • Every body on earth has prestige and ego that develops with the passage of time and demands attentions of the parents because children are just like flowers whose pruning is must as season comes. Flowers wand care just like children want words as love, my son, my cute and brave son..it do nothing but give encouragement that is must for flourishing natural abilities.

      The task of parenting is a constantly changing one as the growing needs and abilities of our children change over time. There is no ‘one-size fits all’ way to parent. What works for one child may not work for another. What worked when children were two years old may not work when they are four.

      Children grow and develop at different rates. While their developmental pathways may differ, most pass a set of predictable milestones along the way. It is normal for children to experience developmental spurts and slow spots in different areas of their development over time. If your child is a little ahead or a little behind at a certain age - this is normal. Most of the time, given the right nurturing and stimulation, all children will catch up in the end.
      All children have different strengths and vulnerabilities. Some are good at sport, others music. Some are very academic and others not. Some are highly anxious and others are more relaxed. Some children are good sleepers and others wake through the night for years.

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