Adolescence is a difficult period for all parents. The child begins to change right before our eyes, he can find himself a bad company, get into trouble. Therefore, it is necessary to be more often interested in the life of a teenager and look for an approach to him.
Instructions
Step 1
Be open to conversation.
Show your child that you are really interested in his life, hobbies, environment. A teenager especially needs attention to his hobbies and aspirations. Noticing your interest, he will begin to see in you, first of all, a friend, and only then a parent.
Step 2
Try to be actively involved in your child's extracurricular activities. If he goes to a sports section, a dance studio or is keen on hiking, take time to attend training, advise how to achieve success in the chosen direction, cheer for your child in competitions, be aware of all the new products of his hobby.
Step 3
Practice an "open door" policy in your home. Let the child be sure that he can always invite friends to visit, even in the presence of his parents - after all, you will not interfere with each other at all. Try to make friends with those around him. Most importantly, do it sincerely.
Step 4
Never criticize your child in public. In adolescence, he painfully perceives his failures. You should also not set him up as an example of his older brother or sister, the children of his acquaintances. A teenager is constantly complex about his shortcomings, which is why it is so important for him that you love him and be proud of him for who he is.
Step 5
Learn to trust your child yourself. Share your own problems and concerns with him more often. Then he will feel that his opinion is really appreciated and respected, and it will be much easier for him to open up to you in a problem situation.
