Getting on with teens

			Getting On With Teens
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	Hey don't let the drainpipe block up! Talk to your Teens, and keep the lines of communication open!
Can I be a friend to my teen?	We can be a friend and be a parent to our teen. Need to be firm, and keeping the boundaries, without being a pushover. Let your teen know the rules, and become flexible, when they demonstrate trustworthiness, self-discipline and reliability.
Can a good relationship be a peaceful one?	Parents need to give teens boundaries and guidelines. We can't abandon our responsibility, just to keep the peace! We need to be the 'bad guy', to give the guidance and set the boundaries. We may be unpopular with the teens for awhile, but it's for their benefit. Often we need to argue and disagree, so talk to sort things out!
We may never both agree......	We will always see things differently; because we have broader life experiences, and our teens are only learning. It's unrealistic and unfair to expect our teens to always do and see things clearly, or react to things as we would.
Can you fix your Teen?	If your relationship with your teens is a bit "hairy", you can only fix yourself; and search for the best way to deal with him/her. We can't control our teen's emotional and volatile nature all the time, but we are 100 % in control of how we respond to it! If times get difficult and we can talk to our spouse, partner, or family member to get advice, or our local Doctor, Counsellor, or even see a School Counsellor to help. Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100.


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Adolescence. When times get tough.	Everyday issues, how to deal with teen situations	8/10

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Teens have to live and learn, just as we did!
Sometimes we have to step back a little
and let them learn "to fly", by themself.

They will fall with some of life's situations,
but that is ultimately how we all learn!

Don't get involved in battles over small issues,
(that won't matter tomorrow);
but ask yourself how important is it?

Our teenager needs to understand that all behaviour is a choice
that they make and every choice carries it's own set of consequences!

We can and will be "there for them", to give support, love,
compassion and understanding,
but not knock them off their perch,
rather just "be there in every situation."

They are not teenagers forever.
Each one is special, and even when things are difficult,
there is light at the end of the tunnel,
we just need to keep communication going
and not go off our face! Just enjoy them!

         WARNING : Teenage depression & threats of suicide:
         If someone is saying that he or she
         wants to commit suicide right now - treat this seriously.

Stay with the person until the person is safe -
in the care of a professional team.
You could ring the emergency department of a hospital for advice,
or call police/ambulance (000 in Australia).
Guidance on youth issues


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